As Covid-19 cases in Mumbai rise, BMC asks govt hospitals to increase bed capacity
In view of rising number of Covid-19 cases in Mumbai, the BMC has asked the government hospitals to increase the bed capacity.
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UPDATED: March 4, 2021 20:33 IST
Mumbai still has 16 active containment zones (slums and chawls) and 161 active sealed buildings. (Representational)
Considering the rise in Covid-19 cases in Mumbai, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has asked the government hospitals to increase its bed capacity to last year’s strength as a preventive measure.
The BMC maintains that even though the situation is under control, the number of new Covid-19 cases reported daily in Mumbai has been rising continuously.
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BMC will hold another review meeting on the current Covid-19 situation in Mumbai and ready a plan to deal with cases in specific areas and restrictions needed as an early lockdown is not a viable option at the moment.
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Mumbai has reported a spike in Covid-19 cases. (PTI)
BMC will hold another review meeting on the current Covid-19 situation in Mumbai and ready a plan to deal with cases in specific areas and restrictions needed as an early lockdown is not a viable option at the moment.
Experts have cautioned that while India may have approved two Covid-19 vaccines for emergency use, vaccination doesn't guarantee 100 per cent protection from the viral disease.
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