<p>Over 100 sex workers in West Bengal's Alipurduar district will not be working for the next two weeks in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, they said on Monday.</p>.<p>People from several places, including neighbouring districts, visit the red light area located in the central part of the district town.</p>.<p><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/coronavirus-live-updates-first-indian-army-jawan-tests-positive-all-his-colleagues-quarantined-799686.html" target="_blank"><strong>Follow live updates of coronavirus cases in India here</strong></a></p>.<p>They said that the step was taken to prevent the spread of the deadly virus.</p>.<p>A local NGO that works for the welfare of the sex workers said it would provide financial assistance to these women during the period.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/coronavirus-india-update-state-wise-total-number-of-confirmed-cases-812987.html">Coronavirus India update: State-wise total number of confirmed cases</a></strong></p>.<p>"This is a very good decision and we will provide them some assistance so that they can sustain themselves during this period," said Larry Bose, a member of the NGO.</p>.<p>Terming the decision exemplary, the district's chief medical officer Puran Sharma appreciated the efforts of the sex workers and said that the move was much needed. </p>
<p>Over 100 sex workers in West Bengal's Alipurduar district will not be working for the next two weeks in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, they said on Monday.</p>.<p>People from several places, including neighbouring districts, visit the red light area located in the central part of the district town.</p>.<p><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/coronavirus-live-updates-first-indian-army-jawan-tests-positive-all-his-colleagues-quarantined-799686.html" target="_blank"><strong>Follow live updates of coronavirus cases in India here</strong></a></p>.<p>They said that the step was taken to prevent the spread of the deadly virus.</p>.<p>A local NGO that works for the welfare of the sex workers said it would provide financial assistance to these women during the period.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/coronavirus-india-update-state-wise-total-number-of-confirmed-cases-812987.html">Coronavirus India update: State-wise total number of confirmed cases</a></strong></p>.<p>"This is a very good decision and we will provide them some assistance so that they can sustain themselves during this period," said Larry Bose, a member of the NGO.</p>.<p>Terming the decision exemplary, the district's chief medical officer Puran Sharma appreciated the efforts of the sex workers and said that the move was much needed. </p>