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Maha records more COVID recoveries than infections on Saturday, Mumbai's recovery rate increases drastically
September 20, 2020
The State of Maharashtra has recorded recoveries that supersede the tally of fresh coronavirus cases. On Saturday, the state reported 20,519 new cases, 23,501 recoveries along with 425 fatalities. The statistics of Mumbai also improved with 5000+ recoveries.
What's the update?
Maharashtra has exhibited a positive recovery rate for 3 days in a row, growing from 70.90 per cent to 71.47 per cent. Besides this, the state mortality rate stands at 2.72 per cent as per the data analysis on Friday. The state has accumulated 425 new fatalities to the total tally of 32,216 COVID deaths. According to the reports, Maharashtra witnessed a death roughly every 3.2 minutes as a spike of 902 new cases was added every hour to the state tally Friday..
With this highest swell in single-day recoveries, the active case tally of the state plunged to negative, projecting the possibility of a quick revival against the virus. However, a disparity which was identified between the state and the capital in terms of statistics and numbers till Friday got dissolved on Saturday when Mumbai recorded 5105 recoveries. The deteriorating health graph of Mumbai notched more recoveries on Saturday unlike the rest of the week, along with the second-highest fatality count of 50, after Pune which recorded 55 deaths.
Other state districts have also recorded high death counts, namely Nagpur with 36 deaths, Satara with 26 and Thane at 37. Sangli reported 26 deaths.
Knock Knock
Besides Mumbai/Pune Circle, the state of Maharashtra has been successful in controlling and/or reducing the effects of coronavirus transmission and spread. For the Capital & Pune to attain a speedy recovery, the people and the state have to join forces and combat the growth and repercussions of the virus together.
Section 144 imposed in Mumbai till 30th September, due to rising Coronavirus cases
September 18, 2020
Due to the surging COVID-19 cases, Mumbai police relaid Section 144 in the city till the 30th of September. The prohibitory orders which have been imposed, restricts movement and the gathering of 4 or more people. This imposition has already been in place since the time the lockdown came into force and it does not come with any changes pertaining to the guidelines of Unlock 4.0. There are no new restrictions which have been added to this order.
<h2>1,78,385 Confirmed COVID-19 cases in Mumbai</h2><p>This prohibitory order is an extension of the previous order which is already in effect and the granted exemptions will continue to be effectual. The restrictions which are listed for the containment zones, will see no changes. Essential stores selling vegetables, ration, milk and so on, to remain open. Hospitals, pharmacies, pathology laboratories, medical nursing colleges and others in this category, will be allowed to remain functional as well. </p><p><span></span>The sudden order created an atmosphere of panic amidst the citizens so the Maharashtra Cabinet Minister took to Twitter to clear out the confusions. </p><div id="b7521" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="be63fc52478f2ea3bc19dfd22a743c79"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet twitter-custom-tweet" data-twitter-tweet-id="1306602136512294913" data-partner="rebelmouse"><div style="margin:1em 0">NO need to PANIC
The order issued under section 144 CrPC is only an extension of the previous order issued on 31st… https://t.co/sWjk6aLcZw</div> — Aaditya Thackeray (@Aaditya Thackeray)<a href="https://twitter.com/AUThackeray/statuses/1306602136512294913">1600353199.0</a></blockquote></div><p>As of today, Maharashtra has reported 11,45,840 cases of the coronavirus, out of which the city of Mumbai has contributed to 1,78,385 patients. The state observed 31,734 deaths whereas the city witnessed 8690 fatalities. In all, 8,12,354 patients have recovered in the state. currently, there are 30,1752 active cases in the state of Maharashtra.</p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1928181993792414" data-ad-slot="7448307427" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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</script></p><h2></h2><h2>A message to all our readers</h2><p>As a responsible citizen, please do follow the directives as suggested by the medical professionals and do not self-medicate instead of getting help, at the slightest sign of any symptoms. Even if you're stepping out for your essentials, do not forget your masks and sanitizers and maintaining a distance is an absolute compulsion! Remember that curve is far from being flattened.</p>
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Cameras installed at Chapel Road, Bandra West, Mumbai for increased security
September 17, 2020
Back in 2016, the state government had flagged off the setting up of a CCTV network was across Mumbai. Last year, the administration also decided to expand these provisions in a bid to reduce crimes around the city. These cameras look over the slums, arterial roads, by-lanes and the coast of Mumbai, thus increasing the city's security quotient by leaps and bounds. Now, to amp up the safety measures, cameras have been installed at the Chapel Road, in Bandra West.
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<p><br></p><p>The authorities have installed security cameras near the Salt Water Cafe at Chapel Road and this move took place on the night of 14th September. Although this move was much-needed for the welfare of the residents here, the citizens were a bit perturbed regarding the time of the installation. This project work took place at around 1:30 AM, which disrupted the sleep of many in the locale. Furthermore, the BMC is also planning on increasing the number of CCTV cameras in the city, to monitor the traffic in a better way and to spot violations immediately.<br></p><h2>Knock Knock</h2><p>These cameras are going to assist the police to solve grievances in an effective manner and it is truly a welcome move. The authorities are doing their best to come up with solutions for our issues and we as responsible citizens, need to cooperate as well.</p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1928181993792414" data-ad-slot="7448307427" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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Mumbai deals with volatile rise in COVID cases, average daily tally shoots over 2085 cases in one week
September 16, 2020
Mumbai has been generating high numbers of fresh tallies in the city over increased and improved testing and these numbers have escalated to a huge tally of 1,72,010 infection cases since its outbreak. Though the officials claim to have complete control over the case rise, which allegedly is a direct consequence of rapid testing, the acute shortage of hospital beds in the city narrate a different tale. Dealing with as many as 6973 active cases in the last week, the city is also carrying the load of neighbouring suburban districts that are flocking to the city for expert care and supervision.
<h2>Explosion of cases in Mumbai </h2><p>The city has recorded 14,600 cases in a period of 7 days with the average daily rise clocking over the tally 2,085. These statistics indicate a weekly 1.11% rise in the number of infections in the city. The increased active tally of 6973 cases in the city is not only choking the available medical facilities but also is a potent threat to further expand the infected population by rapid transmission. The city has reported as many as 7730 recoveries and approximately 281 fatalities in the past week.</p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-proxy-image">
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</p><p>Capital Mumbai is solely responsible for about 16% of virus infections in the state of Maharashtra. With this singular source of huge tallies, Maharashtra is carrying the burden of 1/4th of the nation-wide caseload. The State Government has initiated a new campaign, 'My Family, My Responsibility' on Tuesday to reach out to families across the state in a bid to control the spread of the virus infection.</p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1928181993792414" data-ad-slot="7448307427" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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BMC asks private hospitals to transfer non-Mumbai COVID patients, to jumbo centres outside city
September 15, 2020
In order to sustain the load of the quickly spiralling active cases in the city, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has directed all private hospitals in the city to redirect and deflect outstation patient traffic to jumbo COVID care centres on the outskirts of the city. This injunction has been issued with respect to the inability of the hospitals to cope with the caseload that has surged by 50% in the city, since September 1 due to improved testing. The civic authority has also instructed private hospitals to discharge all asymptomatic patients to vacate the hospital beds for those who cannot home isolate and need dedicated medical attention.
<h2>No beds for Non-Mumbaikars</h2><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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</script></p><p>The city has a capacity of around 1,418 ICU beds, out of which a meagre 91 were available on Monday. 27 of these vacancies were in the city's private hospitals. The city has been witnessing a sharp rise in the number of daily infections and with the closure of 72 nursing homes in Mumbai over lack of equipment and facility, the city has decided to classify COIVD patients to facilitate treatment accordingly. Only those MMR patients that require dedicated attention will be admitted to major hospitals in the city while others would be diverted to the jumbo care centres outside the city limits. </p><p>Apart from this, all asymptomatic patients are not allowed to seek beds in hospitals and have been advised to isolate at home. The BMC has further notified all private hospitals to discharge all asymptomatic patients if their health conditions are stable and they need not require any further external care. According to doctors at private hospitals, all asymptomatic patients are usually admitted for a period of 5-6 days, and are discharged once their clinical and biochemical parameters show stability. Certain patients to extend their stay incase their families are in quarantine or there is not enough space to isolate at their homes.</p><h2>Knock Knock </h2><p>BMC's decision on providing health facilities based on the patient's location have met with a sharp criticism. Since no citizen of India can be denied a right to treatment and admission, diverting patient traffic to centres that lack supervision and/or equipment is discriminatory.</p>
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Indigenous Mumbai Metro lines of 2A and 7 slate test trials in January 2021
September 14, 2020
Establishment work of metro line 2A and 7 stands at 80% completion and in the coming months, all work related to train laying, signalling and civil construction will pave the way for scheduling the first trial-run of these lines from January 14, 2021. These routes of 2A and 7 will connect Dahisar to DN Nagar and Andheri East Respectively.
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</p><p>The contract for Metro Rake of these two routes is with the Indian manufactures, Bharat Earth Movers Limited which has helped the project be one of the marquee tenders of the 'Make in India' initiative. The BEML is also contracted ₹3, 816 crore to provide 504 carriages for 84 trains sets, each of 6 units for the metro lines of 2A, 2B and 7.</p><p>Though the trial runs on 2A and 7 lines were earlier this year, opening up the lines to the public by 2020, the ongoing coronavirus pandemic decelerated the manufacturing and construction process, delaying the delivery of cars and establishment of routes. This resulted in an overall slow down the testing procedure which is now dated in 2021. </p><p><span></span>The MMRDA is to receive 4 of these indigenously designed trains of the Mumbai Metro by January 10 and thus the test runs have been set up from January 14.</p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1928181993792414" data-ad-slot="7448307427" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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Asymptomatic patients in Mumbai to quarantine at homes as hospitals face shortage of beds
September 13, 2020
With a rapid rise in the Coronavirus cases in Mumbai, a shortage of beds in treatment facilities is raising its ugly head. As a consequence, the BMC on Saturday revised their home isolation guidelines and now all asymptomatic patients, irrespective of their age have been directed to isolate at homes.
The inclination of the patients to get treated in private facilities over public centres, has led to an insufficiency in the private sector that has forced the administration to come up with this new directive. Earlier, only asymptomatic patients without comorbidities and below the age of 60 years were permitted to isolate at homes.
<h2>New Home Isolation Directive </h2><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-proxy-image">
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</p><p>With increased testing and regulated treatment costs, the city is not only identifying more coronavirus cases in a single day but also fast-tracking admissions in private hospitals due to reasonable and affordable rates. A major chunk of these positively tested patients in the city are asymptomatic patients. The BMC stated that unnecessary hospitalisation of these patients that have enough space for self-isolation in their buildings, is why the preferred private hospitals are facing a dearth in beds and treatment facilities.</p><p>The Municipal Authority of Mumbai has further clarified that home isolation is only for asymptomatic patients and that experts at ward levels will be appointed to keep a track of these home isolated patients through a follow-up with their family and local doctors. If there are scenarios of development of symptoms and/or deterioration of health, these war-room experts will be notified and a hospital bed will be made available. <br></p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1928181993792414" data-ad-slot="7448307427" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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</script></p><p>Mumbai is currently dealing with an excessive case rise which clocked at a statistic of 2,350 on Saturday. With this, the total city caseload over the city now stands at 1,67,656. An active towering tally of 1,534 cases has been a concern even as the recovery rate of the city is at 78%. The downfall in the mortality rate of 5.8% to 4.4% in the city has also brought respited to Mumbai, its administration, medical staff and people alike.</p>
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New guidelines issued for hotels in Mumbai, in order to be able to resume 100% operations
September 12, 2020
The Principal Secretary of Tourism released a detailed set of standard operating procedure on Friday through a webinar, for all hotels and lodging services working at absolute capacity in capital Mumbai and other districts. Besides establishments in containment zones, all hotels resorts, home stays, farm stays, etc in rest of the state have been permitted to resume operations at 100% potential during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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</p><p>These state-established guidelines restrict the admission of all travellers that have virus-like symptoms and/or flu, which implies only asymptomatic people would be allowed within the premises. For this purpose, all visitors will have to go through a screening procedure, including a body temperature and cold and cough check-up before they enter the lodging grounds. All travellers that exhibit symptoms of infection and do not have pre-bookings and reservations will not be allowed admission. Hospitality providers should record their contact details and advice them to return, other non-pharmaceutical and precautionary measures like wearing masks, gloves and usage of hand-sanitizers, should be implemented thoroughly.<br></p><p>All travellers need to be provided with a form prior their check in which will record their travel history, health history and status. These forms can sent across via email or WhatsApp at the time of bookings. Visitor's consent should be obtained before sharing these details with the local administration and health authorities, in case a need of contact tracing appears. At the same time, the travellers would be encouraged to use mediums of digital wallets to pay off their dues. Utmost caution has to be exercised if physical currency is being exchanged, the guidelines said.</p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1928181993792414" data-ad-slot="7448307427" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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</script></p><p>The guidelines also promote the usage of self check-in through digital QR code scanning of the documents, to diminish personal contact or any human error. In addition to all this, all lodging businesses are expected to draft a list of dos and don't for their guests to ensure maximum safety of visitors and staff alike. </p>
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Mumbai Boy battling Cerebral Palsy, Dyslexia & Dysarthria, qualifies for IIM-Lucknow
September 10, 2020
Yash Avadesh Gandhi, a 21-year old Mumbaikar who has been battling cerebral palsy, dyslexia and dysarthria, has made his way into IIM-Lucknow for the academic session 2020-22. With 92.5 percentile in CAT 2019, Yash has defied all odds and his story is serving as an inspiration and more, to all those who're in search of motivation right now.
<h2>A Warrior like No Other!</h2><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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</p><p>In an interview, this prodigy was quoted saying, "I face problems with numbers. So, I had to put in extra effort, particularly in the quantitative ability section. It was tough, but not impossible." His father, Avadhesh Gandhi also added, "When he joined school, he faced difficulty in learning and was not able to compete with his peers. But he picked up gradually. He has always had to work harder than normal children." Further, he stated that while studying for CAT, Yash was suffering from depression and had decided to almost give up. Yash's mother, Jignasha mentioned, "I told him that he has the capability to do anything and should not stop making an effort. After this, Yash started all over again," </p><p>Harshit Hindocha, who is regarded as Yash's mentor and "spiritual brother" further mentioned, "Yash's success is a perfect story of grit and commitment. He remains calm and composed even in the most trying circumstances, he never gives up. Even when I exempted him from taking notes due to his writing issues, he would always jot down points," Harshit said.</p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1928181993792414" data-ad-slot="7448307427" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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</script></p><p>Gandhi had started prepping for CAT in July 2018, when he was still in the second year of his graduation, at the Mithibai College in Mumbai. He graduated with a degree in accounting and finance and even secured a place among the top five of his batch. Yash also received call from IIM-Kozhikode and Indore but he chose to proceed with IIM-Lucknow because it ranks higher than the other two.</p><h2>Where there is a will, there's a way<br></h2><p>Yash appears for his exams with help of a writer and as of now, he has been attending online classes from his Mumbai home. He faces difficulty in walking but still doesn't shy away from travelling in local trains in his hometown. Although he slurs while he speaks, it doesn't deter him from putting across his ideas and emotions with absolute clarity. His dedication is surely commendable and the proverb, "where there is a will, there is a way", holds true in its entirety.</p>
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Mumbai has been witnessing an infection growth rate of 2.2% where cases have escalated up to 15,000 to 19,000 a day as opposed to the average 12,000 in August. This increased caseload in the city is a direct result of the increased socialising during the festivities of Ganesh Chaturthi and scaled-up 7,619 testings in the city. The BMC has further initiated an active program to conduct as many as 14,000 tests a day to identify, monitor, treat and cure more cases in the city.
<h2>Increased testing for increased treatment<br></h2><p>As per reports, Mumbai managed to test about a record high of 11,831 samples in a day and this tally is expected to reach 14,000 in the coming weeks. The BMC officials have explained that a combination of 85% of RT-PCR tests- absolute standard for COVID testing and 15% of rapid antigen tests for maximum reach will be used for this programme of mass testing in the city.</p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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</script></p><p><span></span>To handle these soaring numbers, the BMC is also preparing to boost its medical and treatment facilities; amping up equipment and bedding across the city to take care of the increased patient-load even if the fresh tally surge over 2,000 a day. Till Monday, about 6879 hospital beds with 152 intensive care units and 3,289 oxygen beds remain vacant in the medical facilities throughout the city. Irrespective of these statistics, the private sector is still facing a dearth of ICUs as more and more people prefer privatised treatment over moderated treatment costs. To bridge this gap, the BMC is preparing to add around 250 ICU beds in its jumbo facilities by this week and council patients to pursue treatment in the equally equipped government-run facilities.</p><h2>Danger looms over Mumbai </h2><p>A threat of increased transmission looms over the city as citizens exploit the relaxations awarded by the Unlock 4. The civic officials have seen an anomalous increase in the intra-district and inter-city movement with the imposition of Unlock 4. Mumbai has reported a towering statistic of 11,605 cases in a single week of the quadrant unlocking and this is being pinned on the diminished compliance to wear a mask by the ever-escalating population of people who are stepping out for work and recreation. </p>
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Mumbai University to conduct MCQ based final exams from home, in October
September 07, 2020
Mumbai University has finally drafted a way to conduct examinations for the terminating batches of 2020 across all varsity colleges. After multiple meetings and deliberations, the university has settled upon the MCQ format of question paper that will be conducted and supervised online. Each paper will be for 50 marks and time limit of 1 hour. Other exams, such as practicals and vivas, along with backlog exams for the final year students will also be conducted online, via phone or other such digital platforms.
<h2>Digital MCQ Solution</h2><p> Most varsity colleges are opting for this option and thus, Mumbai University has devised a formula to ensure a systematic control over the preparation of the online exams. The 41 traditional colleges of the varsity will lead a cluster of 8-10 of its constituent institutes who will submit their question banks to supervising schools, for the formation of a well-rounded question paper. Students will sit through a mock exam to wrap their heads around the new system and get their doubts solved.</p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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</p><p>Colleges have been directed to map their student body to check what gadgets (smartphones laptops, computers, iPads) they have and if there is enough digital infrastructure to hold the exams. Those students who are not able to take these exams will sit through the second round of exams, the details of which will be drafted later. The first round of final theory exams will be conducted from October 1 to 17 and will have an MCQ question paper that will carry 50 marks as the maximum score and a time period of 1 hour. The MCQ exams will have leaderboards that will generate immediate scores on the completion of exams and all colleges in the varsity ambit will have to submit these results within 2 to 3 days of the exams. <br></p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1928181993792414" data-ad-slot="7448307427" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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</script></p><p>The practicals and viva exams will be conducted from September 15, ATKT and backlog exams have been slated between September 25 and 30. Other detailed guidelines will be issued soon by the University after all colleges, including autonomous institutes, who are directed to draft their question banks and map students independently, submit their final plans to the state government by the deadline of Monday noon.</p><h2>Knock Knock</h2><p> While the Mumbai University has finalised upon the idea of online exams in an MCQ format, experts have shared their concerns over the credibility of these exams, especially for heavy theory papers like English Literature. The logistics of the plan require a strong and steady internet connection which happens to be the primary reason why most colleges did not conduct exams by online means in the last 5 months. Most educational professionals feel that the university has taken way too long to draft this option, which is also a sheer compromise for various courses and subjects that cannot be translated into multiple-choice questions.</p>
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