<p id="thickbox_headline">Keeping in mind warnings of the World Health Organisation (WHO) about the newly detected coronavirus variant ‘omicron’, the West Bengal government on Tuesday extended the ongoing Covid-19 related restrictions till December 15, according to an order.</p>.<p>The decision was made after a review of the current situation of the pandemic.</p>.<p>“... the state executive committee of West Bengal State disaster management authority recommended to continue with the existing restrictions and protocols," the order said.</p>.<p>The restriction and relaxation measures already in force stand extended up to December 15, it said.</p>.<p>The administration prohibited all outdoor activities including movement of people and vehicles between 11 pm to 5 am except for health services, law and order and essential commodities.</p>.<p>The state has already allowed local train movement.</p>.<p>Schools, colleges and universities also opened for certain classes from November 16.</p>.<p>The restrictions were first imposed on May 16.</p>.<p>"Wearing of masks, maintenance of physical distancing and health and hygiene protocol must be followed at all times," the order said. </p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH videos:</strong></p>
<p id="thickbox_headline">Keeping in mind warnings of the World Health Organisation (WHO) about the newly detected coronavirus variant ‘omicron’, the West Bengal government on Tuesday extended the ongoing Covid-19 related restrictions till December 15, according to an order.</p>.<p>The decision was made after a review of the current situation of the pandemic.</p>.<p>“... the state executive committee of West Bengal State disaster management authority recommended to continue with the existing restrictions and protocols," the order said.</p>.<p>The restriction and relaxation measures already in force stand extended up to December 15, it said.</p>.<p>The administration prohibited all outdoor activities including movement of people and vehicles between 11 pm to 5 am except for health services, law and order and essential commodities.</p>.<p>The state has already allowed local train movement.</p>.<p>Schools, colleges and universities also opened for certain classes from November 16.</p>.<p>The restrictions were first imposed on May 16.</p>.<p>"Wearing of masks, maintenance of physical distancing and health and hygiene protocol must be followed at all times," the order said. </p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH videos:</strong></p>