While there has been a severe spike in COVID-19 caseload across Mumbai, it has come to light that Andheri has reported the highest number of cases at 193 between March 25 and 31. It was followed by Bandra (95), Grant Road (74) and Colaba (59).
A total of 945 cases were detected in the last week of March. Out of which, 69 per cent of coronavirus cases (650) were concentrated in 10 wards.
According to the BMC's COVID dashboard, most of the cases were reported from the following wards: A (Colaba) - 59, D (Grant Road) - 74, F-South (Parel), H-West (Bandra West), L (Kurla) - 58, K-East (Andheri East) - 47, K-West (Andheri West) - 146, P-North (Malad) - 46, R-South (Kandivali) - 41 and S (Bhandup) - 42.
The civic body attributed the growth to weather change which helps seasonal flu to thrive; therefore, they have suggested to caution against self-medication.
Moreover, the cases have surged possibly because people have stopped following Covid protocols as the pandemic declined drastically in the past months, propelling the belief that it's endemic now. Hence, the civic body has urged to wear masks and follow other norms.
Experts also stated that another many international travellers have tested positive during routine checks but all the cases have mild symptoms.
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Meanwhile, the BMC has assured that the surge isn't worrisome as all are asymptomatic cases and hospitalisation is low, senior health officials said that patients are recovering within 2-3 days in home isolation.
Despite the rapid recovery, the BMC is “vigilant” and planning strategies to tackle the issue.
On the other hand, terming the surge as a pattern, BMC Executive Health Officer Dr Mangla Gomare said the number of cases might be high till April-end or up to May.
At present, there are 1,000 active cases, however, even if there is a ten-fold rise, the BMC is prepared to tackle it, he further added.
In addition, all the hospitals have been instructed to conduct mandatory RT-PCR test if patients exhibit COVID-related symptoms.
The infected cases can be found in the age bracket of 30 to 60 years; which is the working-class population. There is less number of high-risk contact cases compared to the number of cases. Among those infected, few have taken precautionary doses, while all them are fully vaccinated, health experts further explained.
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