Several districts in West Bengal including Kolkata and Howrah have been identified as red zones after coronavirus cases spread. Till Tuesday morning, the total confirmed COVID-19 cases in West Bengal stand at 697 including 20 deaths while 109 have recovered. According to the ministry of health, red zones are high-risk areas that are witnessing a significant number of coronavirus cases. In order to contain the spread of the infections further, regions falling under red-zones are sealed by the government restricting traffic movement while people are advised to stay indoors. In these zones, the government is assuring door-step delivery of essential items so that people do not have to move of out their homes.
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