The sharp fluctuations in day and night temperatures over the past few days have brought in their wake a spike in allergies, viral infections and respiratory problems for people. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) health department said that around 40-45 per cent cases of viral infections and respiratory problems have been reported over the past one week.
Along with the surge in covid-19 cases, Mumbai doctors are also noticing a spurt in viral infections among citizens over the last 10 days, especially those causing upper respiratory tract infection problems.
Senior health officials from the civic health department said hospitals always see a rise in patients suffering from viral infection and stomach ailments when the temperature fluctuates.