According to the BMC’s policy, if one or more COVID-19 patients are found in a building, then the entire floor is sealed. While if more than five patients are found infected, the building is sealed by the municipal corporation or local authorities.
The list of sealed buildings in areas of BMC’s E ward which comprises - Mazgaon, Byculla, Chinchpokli - are as follows:
The second wave of coronavirus has hit the state of Maharashtra as the number of cases has been increasing faster. A total of 700 buildings have been sealed by the BMC as of April 5, 2021.
Moreover, to avoid any inconvenience to other residents, the Municipal Corporation has adopted a policy of sealing the floors or the entire wing of the building instead of completely sealing the building. Besides, the authority to seal the building has been given to local authorities.
For updated information, visit Mumbai Municipal Corporation's website https://stopcoronavirus.mcgm.gov.in/