With the instances of COVID-19 cases increasing across the state, which includes Mumbai, the civic body, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has become vigilant once again and is keeping a close eye on the crowded places in Mumbai.
Moreover, Municipal Commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal has directed the concerned authorities to take strict action against hotels and offices in case they were found flouting rules.
With the resumption in Mumbai locals, massive crowds were seen gathering on the suburban railway system. In addition, several people were observed across the city without face masks. Therefore, due to overcrowding and non-compliance, the number of cases seems to be on a rise once again. Earlier, Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar warned citizens of another lockdown. Stating that most citizens were not wearing masks while travelling on local trains, she said that people must adhere to COVID-19 guidelines.
Meanwhile, since February 10, Mumbai has clocked thrice over 600 COVID-19 cases with MW ward (Chembur) reporting the highest cases - with its doubling rate the worst at 245 days.
With regards to the situation, the BMC has urged all societies in the ward to follow strict guidelines and restrict the entry of outsiders to a minimum including maids, milkman, thermal screening, follow strict quarantine guidelines for 14 days, test all High-Risk Contacts compulsorily and check symptomatic persons to get checked. Moreover, the civic body has stated that the rise in cases was mainly due to an increase in travellers in local trains; 36 lakh commuters are using train network every day after its services were resumed for the general public.
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