Mumbai Corona News: In the last 10 days, Mumbai has seen a 96 per cent increase in active Covid cases. According to BMC data, there were 47 active cases in the city as of March 1, which increased to 92 as of March 10. Also, the worrying facts are that in the first 10 days of March, 121 cases were reported; Which comes on an average of 12 cases per day. Whereas, between 19 and 28 February, the average figure was five cases per day.
What do the experts say?
Experts said, the rise is the result of temperature fluctuations, health experts said that there is nothing to worry about. Dr. Pradeep Awate, former state surveillance officer of epidemic diseases, said that there is no need to panic as cases have increased due to change in temperature. In view of the poor air quality across India, especially in Mumbai, citizens need to follow the guidelines of Corona infection.
People of Mumbai are advised to be cautious
A senior doctor at a civic-run hospital said, “There is a need to be vigilant and focus on the strategy of Testing, Track, Treat, Vaccinate. Also, there has been a marginal increase in the testing positivity rate.”
Union Health Secretary made this appeal
Meanwhile, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan writes to states and union territories asking them to exercise caution and follow guidelines in view of gradual increase in Covid positivity rate in some states due to spurt in cases of seasonal influenza subtype H3N2 Is. States should take stock of hospital preparedness such as availability of medicines, medical oxygen and vaccination coverage against Covid and Influenza. Let us tell you, a sudden increase in the cases of corona infection is being seen in many parts of the country.
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