The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has sealed a portion of Mathuradas Road in Kandivali (West) after more than 30 positive cases of the coronavirus were reported in the area.
According to sources, hawkers in the area attracted a large crowd which might have been a reason for the surge in the cases. However, there have been no cases of COVID-19 reported in the area in the last few days and the road remains sealed as a precautionary measure.
As the western suburbs are dealing with the majority of the COVID-19 cases, it was reported that areas like Borivali, Kandivali, Andheri, Malad, Dahisar, and others have the highest number of cases or growth rate. Keeping this in mind, the government had imposed strict restrictions to ensure safety. Moreover, the BMC had also initiated mass screening, fever clinics as well as smart helmet screening to contain the spread of the coronavirus. Through this smart helmet screening, more people were examined in a short period of time. To add to it, maintaining social distancing protocols is also easier with the help of these helmets.
Meanwhile, on Monday, July 27, recorded 7,924 fresh cases and 227 deaths, as per the state bulletin. The state also clocked 8,706 patients recovering in past 24 hours taking the cured tally to 2,21,944 cases. Maharashtra which still tops all states in COVID-19 infections has 3,83,723 cases and 13,883 fatalities.
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