No COVID-19 case reported in Mumbai on Fri, says BMC; asks public not to lower guard
Mumbai: No COVID-19 case was reported in Mumbai on Friday, the feat achieved for the first time in about two months, the metropolis' civic body said.
In a release, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation also said no new or concerning variant of the virus has been detected in the city as per the
Whole Genome Sequencing Report
.
Mumbai recorded six COVID-19 cases between January and April this year, before a surge in May saw the detection of 435 cases, while the figure for June stood at 539, the release informed.
As on Friday, there are 62 active COVID-19 cases in the city, though all patients are showing mild symptoms, the civic body pointed out.
"The city witnessed a steady decline in weekly COVID-19 cases in June. The first week of the month saw 202 cases, followed by 186 in the second week, 99 in the third, and just 30 cases in the fourth week. The declining trend and zero-case count are highly positive and important indicators for both the public and the health system," it said.
However, citizens should not lower their guard, the BMC emphasised.
"Patients showing influenza-like illness (ILI), severe acute respiratory infection (SARI), or COVID-like symptoms are advised to immediately consult a municipal clinic, hospital, or their family doctor. Vulnerable groups, including senior citizens and individuals with underlying health conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, cancer, or kidney ailments, must take extra precautions," the release said.
Civic authorities also urged the public to continue practicing cough etiquette, wash hands regularly with soap and water, and maintain a healthy lifestyle to help prevent further spread of the virus.
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