Archive · 9 Jun 2025
West Bengal CM Discusses COVID-19, Urges Public Calm
The West Bengal government, led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, held a meeting about COVID-19.
She wants people to stay calm because the situation is under control, and the illness is now considered like the flu.
The government is prepared.
People with other health issues or who are older should be extra careful.
The government encourages using government hospitals.
Coughs or colds should be checked by a doctor, with government support available.
She said with a large population, a few cases is not alarming.
She mentioned many people have received the vaccine.
Mamata Banerjee chaired a review meeting on the COVID-19 situation in West Bengal.
The Chief Minister said there's no need to panic or be scared about COVID-19.
West Bengal had 747 active cases on Monday, the third-highest in the country.
Banerjee emphasized that the pandemic has become endemic and the situation is under control.
She encouraged caution, especially for those with existing health conditions or the elderly.
- Who
- Mamata Banerjee and health officials
- What
- Review meeting on the COVID-19 situation.
- When
- Monday
- Where
- West Bengal
- Why
- To assess the COVID-19 situation and state preparedness.
- Active COVID-19 Cases (Monday)
- 747
- New Cases Reported (Monday)
- 54
- States with More Active Cases
- Kerala, Gujarat
- Chief Minister
- Mamata Banerjee
