Complete lockdown for a week in this state from tomorrow amid Covid-19

West Bengal: Complete lockdown would be imposed in English Bazar and Old Malda towns for a week, starting Wednesday in the wake of the rising cases of Covid- 19.

All shops will remain shut during this period, except those selling essential items.

Private vehicles will not be allowed on the roads. Cycle-rickshaws and e-rickshaws will also be not allowed.

However, some rickshaws would be made available at three designated locations for emergency purposes.

The vegetable market in English Bazar, the district headquarters, will remain open till 11 am.

Four deaths have been reported from the district.