Mumbai Covid cases (259) lowest in 464 days

MUMBAI: The graph of the Covid second wave dropped further on Monday as Mumbai registered its lowest single-day case tally — 259 — in 464 days (April 24, 2020). The state tally on Monday was 4,869 cases, a tad higher than the 4,877 cases a week ago.
These dips correspond to the fewer tests carried out on Sundays. While 26,768 tests were run in Mumbai on Sunday (results computed on Monday) as against 35,000 usually, 1.6 lakh tests were done across Maharashtra as against 2.3 lakh daily.
BMC additional commissioner Suresh Kakani said more tests would be conducted now on. “As the restrictions have been relaxed, we expect more people on the roads. We will do more tests and restart checks and fines for Covid-inappropriate behaviour,” said Kakani.
For the third straight day, the Mumbai region recorded less than 1,000 cases a day. In fact, only Kolhapur and Pune administrative circles reported four-digit tally on Monday while the six others had less than 1,000 cases.
Addressing locals at Ankalkhop village in Sangli on Monday, CM Uddhav Thackeray advised using masks and following Covid rules. He also asked the district authorities in Kolhapur and Sangli to increase tests and hold medical camps as “Covid is not yet eradicated”.