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No Chance Of Transmission Of Coronavirus In Burial Area: Mamata Banerjee

Mamata Banerjee’s Bengal govt has said in an advisory to state officials and the public that there is no chance of transmission of coronavirus in crematorium or burial area.
The advisory came after instances of protests and chaos by residents living in the vicinity of cremation grounds.
In one case, residents had put up a road blockade to stop govt officials from cremating an elderly man, Bengal’s first casualty.
There had been similar protests elsewhere too.
Three people have been confirmed to have died in Bengal due to coronavirus, according to data released by the Union health ministry.

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