Again, a jump in Corona cases seen during recent Ganesh Utsav

A total of 18,363 patients increased in 15 days while 560 patients died

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Mumbai: The number of Corona affected patients were brought under control in Mumbai but again the numbers were increased in the last 15 days due to Ganeshotsav. 18,363 patients and 560 deaths were reported due in the last 15 days.

The duration of the doubling of Corona cases has come down from 93 days to 80 days. The number of patients seems to have increased as people went out for Ganeshotsav shopping taking advantage of the unlock norms. This has added to the worries of Mumbaikars.

The health department of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) was succeeding in controlling Corona cases in Mumbai. But once again there was rise in the cases since the unlock began, raising concerns among the BMC’s health department. The number of corona patients in Mumbai has reached 1,46,947 and 7,690 patients have died till September 1. 7,690 patients have died. On August 26, double the number of Corona patients was recorded in 93 days. Just in two days on August 28, the number of patients dropped to 86 days. On September 1, it further came down to 80 days.

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Meanwhile, the recovery rate of patients is still on 81 per cent till date. In the last 15 days, the number of patients in Mumbai seems to be increasing. 1,29,479 corona cases and 7,170 deaths were reported till August 17. The rate of Corona cases was reduced to 86 days and the recovery rate was also reduced to 80 percent. Currently, there is situation for further improvement is required in Mumbai but it seems to be deteriorating once again.

The situation in Mumbai had been under control for the past two months. An average of 700 to 900 patients a day was found in Mumbai. It has now risen sharply to between 1,200 and 1,400 a day.

In addition, the number of high-risk contacts with infected patients has also increased, with more than 5,000 people coming in contact with infected patients every day.

“Lockdown across the state, including Mumbai, is gradually easing and unlocking has begun. This requires citizens to be more cautious.  It was important for the government to adhere to the guidelines issued by the government from time to time. Citizens need to wear face masks, use sanitizers, maintain social distance and avoid crowds”, said Dr. Avinash Bhondwe, President, Indian Medical Association Maharashtra.