MUMBAI

Mumbai is limping back to normal. Though malls and multiplexes are yet to open, markets and public places are crowded once again and many people are seen letting their guard down. Local trains are yet to open as the government fears that they can be super-spreaders of the virus.

Although Mumbai has a recovery rate of 96 per cent and the doubling rate has improved to 844 days, medical experts believe that citizens should not repeat the mistake of getting complacent, with the fear of a third wave looming. On July 7, the city recorded 664 new cases and nine deaths. The active case count is at 7,816.

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials appealed to the people not to let their guard down and follow Covid-appropriate behaviour.

“The state is focusing on vaccination to achieve herd immunity. There is fear of the third wave for which the state is putting in all possible efforts. There is also a scare of the Delta Plus variant. Hence, it is the responsibility of every citizen to follow basic rules like masking and spacing,” an official said.

So far, the BMC, along with the Mumbai Police and the Railways, has collected more than Rs 55 crore as fines from citizens for not wearing masks.