<p>West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said Coronavirus-related restrictions cannot be imposed everywhere as it may impact the economy as has been the case since the onset of the pandemic.</p>.<p>Speaking to reporters while visiting the Sagar Island in South 24 Parganas district where the annual Ganga Sagar Mela will begin next month, Banerjee said Covid-19 cases in Kolkata were rising as it was a transit point for people travelling on trains and flights.</p>.<p>"Most omicron cases are being detected among people coming on flights from the UK. It's a fact that the Omicron carriers are coming via international flights. The Centre must decide on imposing restrictions on flights from countries where omicron cases are high," she said.</p>.<p>Banerjee said that her government was reviewing the emerging pandemic situation "seriously" and hinted that a decision will be taken regarding restriction, taking the economy into account.</p>.<p>"We have to look after the safety and security of the people. We will soon make a decision. We will target places where the cases are going up. We cannot impose restrictions everywhere because that may affect the economy as it has in the last two years," she said.</p>.<p>West Bengal on Wednesday recorded a sharp rise in Covid-19 cases, recording 1,089 infections. Kolkata itself reported 540 new cases.</p>.<p>"Covid-19 cases in Kolkata are rising because it's the transit point for people travelling on trains and flights. I will request everyone to follow Covid guidelines and wear masks," Banerjee said as she boarded a helicopter for Kolkata, ending her three-day tour of the island after reviewing the preparedness for the religious congregation. </p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>
<p>West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said Coronavirus-related restrictions cannot be imposed everywhere as it may impact the economy as has been the case since the onset of the pandemic.</p>.<p>Speaking to reporters while visiting the Sagar Island in South 24 Parganas district where the annual Ganga Sagar Mela will begin next month, Banerjee said Covid-19 cases in Kolkata were rising as it was a transit point for people travelling on trains and flights.</p>.<p>"Most omicron cases are being detected among people coming on flights from the UK. It's a fact that the Omicron carriers are coming via international flights. The Centre must decide on imposing restrictions on flights from countries where omicron cases are high," she said.</p>.<p>Banerjee said that her government was reviewing the emerging pandemic situation "seriously" and hinted that a decision will be taken regarding restriction, taking the economy into account.</p>.<p>"We have to look after the safety and security of the people. We will soon make a decision. We will target places where the cases are going up. We cannot impose restrictions everywhere because that may affect the economy as it has in the last two years," she said.</p>.<p>West Bengal on Wednesday recorded a sharp rise in Covid-19 cases, recording 1,089 infections. Kolkata itself reported 540 new cases.</p>.<p>"Covid-19 cases in Kolkata are rising because it's the transit point for people travelling on trains and flights. I will request everyone to follow Covid guidelines and wear masks," Banerjee said as she boarded a helicopter for Kolkata, ending her three-day tour of the island after reviewing the preparedness for the religious congregation. </p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>