Mumbai Corona Alert | May 20, 2025 тАУ COVID-19 has resurfaced in Mumbai with 53 new positive cases detected in the month of May, prompting the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to step into alert mode. Sadly, two patients have died, both of whom had pre-existing conditions тАУ one with cancer and the other with nephrotic syndrome. Both were admitted to KEM Hospital in Mumbai.
ЁЯМН Rising Cases Globally, Pressure on Mumbai
As countries like China, Singapore, Hong Kong, and others in East Asia witness a spike in COVID cases, similar trends are now being observed in Mumbai. This global pattern has led the BMC to proactively initiate precautionary measures.
ЁЯПе Emergency Healthcare Setup: 112 Beds Ready at ‘Seven Hills’ & ‘Kasturba’ Hospitals
To manage any potential rise in cases, 112 beds have been made ready at Seven Hills Hospital in Andheri and Kasturba Hospital in Chinchpokli. The BMC has also issued a new public health advisory for citizens.
ЁЯУЛ BMCтАЩs Fresh COVID Guidelines:
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Wear masks in public places if symptomatic
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Maintain physical distance in crowded areas
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Wash hands frequently with soap and water
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Eat healthy and get sufficient rest
ЁЯУв BMC Appeals to Citizens:
тАЬDonтАЩt panic, just stay cautious!тАЭ
Though the situation is under control, the virus hasnтАЩt disappeared completely. The BMC urges citizens to get tested if symptoms appear, and follow preventive measures to avoid any new wave of infections.
Stay informed and take care of your health.
