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COVID-19 Outbreak: Mumbai's largest slum Dharavi emerges as hotspot again

Dharavi is the most densely populated area of ​​Mumbai. Considering the compact roads and slums, it is very difficult to maintain social distancing.

COVID-19 Outbreak: Mumbai's largest slum Dharavi emerges as hotspot again
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The intimidating pace of rising coronavirus cases continues in Mumbai, the capital of Maharashtra.

For three consecutive days in Mumbai, there has been a stir due to the arrival of more than 20 thousand cases of COVID-19. Meanwhile, on Sunday, January 9, the city saw a drop by 4 per cent in the daily cases; however, the toll remained high with recording more than 19,000 fresh infections.

With this, worrying news is coming from Asia's biggest slum, Dharavi has emerged as the hotspot. It has come to light that there has also been a surge in infection cases in Mumbai's Dharavi. Even during the second wave, Dharavi area of Mumbai was badly affected.

Dharavi is the most densely populated area of Mumbai. Considering the compact roads and slums, it is very difficult to maintain social distancing.

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As on January 9, 150 new cases have been reported in Dharavi, after which the number of active cases in the area has reached to 558. In such a situation, if the rate of infection does not stop here, then the situation can become worrisome.

In view of this situation in Dharavi, the administration has also tightened its back. A mobile van has been kept by BMC in Dharavi in which free RT-PCR tests are being done. Apart from this there are 5 dispensaries in this area where people are being treated free of cost. In addition, sanitisation is being done regularly in the area.

Besides, with coronavirus cases in Mumbai crossing the one lakh mark, wards that entail Andheri (W), Juhu, Vile Parle (E), Jogeshwari (E) and Borivali have become hotspots

The Maharashtra government has already denied the lockdown but night curfew and other stricter restrictions are already in place. These include, section 144 even during the day, hotels and restaurants will open with 50 per cent capacity during the day among others.

Maharashtra reported 44,388 daily cases and 12 COVID-related deaths yesterday, January 9. 207 patients in the state are infected with the Omicron variant. Of these, 155 have been reported by BJ medical College and 52 have been reported by National Institute of Virology.

Also Read: Omicron Scare: BMC Asks K-West Ward Highrises To Ramp Up Testing

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