The number of coronavirus patients in Maharashtra has been increasing on a daily basis. As of August 26, the number of COVID-19 cases in the state has reached 7,18,711 while the cases in Mumbai remain at 1,39,537.
In Mumbai, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has managed to control the spread of coronavirus cases in Dharavi and Worli which were the hotspot areas initially. However, the western suburbs of Mumbai have emerged as the new hotspot areas.
The number of coronavirus cases from Andheri to Dahisar has been increasing constantly. The BMC has already initiated measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus in these areas. The Police administration has also ensured that strict lockdown measures are followed.
The COVID-19 patients are being reported in high numbers from Borivali while the number is higher in Malad. The cases in Borivali, Kandivali, Dahisar, Malad and Andheri have been increasing at an alarming rate.
According to the data issued by the BMC, a total of 8,209 COVID-19 cases have been reported from Malad till August 25. In Dahisar, 3,594 people have fallen victim to the coronavirus followed by 7,507 in Borivali and the number in Kandivali has reached 6,654.
Meanwhile, the municipal corporations in Thane, Ulhasnagar and Mira-Bhayandar have decided to allow shops to operate for seven days a week. They have discontinued the odd-even system as the small businesses were facing financial troubles.
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