According to official figures, Mumbai has reported 53 of the 257 active cases of COVID-19 in the nation, with no recent fatalities connected to the illness.
While the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) insists that it is maintaining a close eye on the evolving situation, municipal hospitals in the city are preparing specialized treatment centers for COVID-19 patients.

Additionally, the municipal government has urged citizens to seek medical attention right away if they experience any signs of Covid.
In the meantime, the Maharashtra government has reassured the public that the situation in India is under control and has urged people not to freak out.

This information has alarmed folks. I wish to reassure everyone and urge them not to be frightened. We no longer have to worry since Corona is now commonplace and our defenses have grown stronger. The government is watchful. Maharashtra Health Minister Prakash Abitkar told reporters that we are ready for any health-related issue. You may see your doctor and look after your health.

Addressing concerns about the recent increase in Covid-19 cases in some Asian nations, Abitkar said that the virus is no longer as dangerous as it was five years ago. “Patients will come up, Corona is normal, not like before. “Patients stay normally, don’t be scared like before, patients don’t need to be identified,” he continued.
However, during these times, Abitkar advised that patients with comorbidities exercise caution and use extra care.
Additionally, the state health minister stated that there was no need for a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to be adhered to in relation to COVID-19, stating that the government would undoubtedly adhere to one if it were issued by the Centre.

The director general of health services presided over a review meeting on Monday that included professionals from the National Centre for Disease Control, the Emergency Medical Relief division, the Disaster Management Cell, the Indian Council of Medical Research, and Central government hospitals.

In the meantime, hospitals have been directed to keep an eye out for instances of influenza-like diseases and serious acute respiratory infection.
The Union Health Ministry continues to keep a careful eye on the situation and take proactive steps to make sure the right procedures are in place to protect the public’s health, India Today was informed by sources.

Amid the recent rise in novel coronavirus infections in southeast Asia, the situation in Mumbai and other regions of the nation has caused public concern, with weekly cases in Hong Kong increasing by more than 30 times in 10 weeks. In Singapore, cases also jumped by about 30% in a week. In China and Thailand, there have also been reports of large increases.