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Mumbai Covid caseload drops, recovery rate improvesSubscriber Only
May 14, 2021 21:24 IST
On Friday, Mumbai recorded 1,657 cases and 62 deaths. At the same time, 2572 patients recovered and were discharged from various hospitals. The civic body conducted 25,205 tests.
Sat, May 15, 2021
Mumbai’s vaccine centres set up arbitrarily, corporators say BMC ignored population sizeSubscriber Only
May 14, 2021 02:15 IST
But a look at the city's map shows uneven distribution, with some of the most populous areas having just two and the least four such centres.
Fri, May 14, 2021
Vaccine makers must provide required cooling infra: BMCSubscriber Only
May 13, 2021 23:24 IST
The BMC on Wednesday floated a global expression of interest (EOI) for procurement of 1 crore vaccine doses, becoming the first corporation in the country to invite global tender for vaccine purchase.
Thu, May 13, 2021
Mumbai civic body’s global tender for 1 crore shots keeps China outSubscriber Only
May 13, 2021 04:13 IST
The EoI includes a condition that bids from companies in countries that share land borders with India will not be considered, which effectively bars any company from China.
Thu, May 13, 2021
BMC to issue global tender to procure 50 lakh vaccine dosesSubscriber Only
May 11, 2021 19:33 IST
Due to shortage of vaccines and glitches of CO-WIN app, Mumbai is facing chaos at immunizations centres. Mumbai has a population of 1.25 crore. Only 27.31 lakh people have been vaccinated so far.
Tue, May 11, 2021
BMC plans immunisation of specially-abledSubscriber Only
May 11, 2021 03:11 IST
According to officials, special centres will be set up in corporators’ electoral wards to handle specially abled citizens’ immunisation. However, this will happen when supply of vaccines is normalised.
Tue, May 11, 2021
Mismanagement, CoWIN app glitches continue at vaccination centresSubscriber Only
May 09, 2021 00:49 IST
The beneficiaries complained that some centres refused to accept online appointments, while others turned them down, citing unavailability of stock.
Sun, May 09, 2021
BMC says pre-monsoon preparedness on track despite second waveSubscriber Only
May 08, 2021 19:47 IST
The civic body’s major infrastructure works like road repairs and construction, enhancement of storm water drains and flood-mitigation works and nullah cleaning will be completed before the first week of June.
Sun, May 09, 2021
With 55% Covid positivity rate, Vasai Virar one of worst-hit areas in Mumbai Metropolitan RegionSubscriber Only
May 07, 2021 04:13 IST
The area’s problems have further been exacerbated by an acute shortage of beds for the treatment of patients.
Fri, May 07, 2021
Mumbai: Delay in second dose causes concern among senior citizensSubscriber Only
May 06, 2021 22:08 IST
Apprehensive that the efficacy of the vaccine might diminish if they miss the deadline for the second shot, many are hopping from one vaccine centre to the other to get the jab as soon as possible.
Thu, May 06, 2021
Maharashtra: Vaccination for 45-plus group resumes amid confusionSubscriber Only
May 04, 2021 23:37 IST
Fearing interruption in vaccination again, and with CoWin application unable to slot appointments, citizens -- especially senior citizens -- queued up outside vaccination centres since 6 am on Tuesday.
Tue, May 04, 2021
Mumbai’s third wave plans: child Covid facility, crèchesSubscriber Only
May 04, 2021 02:29 IST
The decision to set up the paediatric ward has been taken in the light of expert warnings that the third wave, likely to strike in July, may affect children harder than the first two waves.
Tue, May 04, 2021
Bracing up for monsoon, BMC extends drain outfalls, keeps dewatering pumps readySubscriber Only
May 02, 2021 22:01 IST
Last year, on August 5 and September 23, south Mumbai, which usually does not see waterlogging, saw flooding in many areas. Breach Candy, Pedder Road, Worli Seaface and Worli Naka areas remained flooded for hours.
Sun, May 02, 2021
How Mumbai tackled the rising curveSubscriber Only
May 02, 2021 03:01 IST
Since the second wave of Covid-19 began in February, Mumbai’s success in flattening the curve is being attributed to a timely lockdown, aggressive testing and effective triaging system.
Sun, May 02, 2021
Oxygen shortage hits coastal road project in MumbaiSubscriber Only
May 01, 2021 05:54 IST
Oxygen was being used in fabrication, piling activities for promenade, steel works, construction and ramp and casting work that were being done alongside reclamation and other works.
Sat, May 01, 2021
Maharashtra: Corporators field frantic calls from people on vaccinating 18-44 age groupSubscriber Only
April 29, 2021 01:53 IST
Meanwhile, the corporators are also facing the wrath of those aged above 45 years, as shortage of vaccines have led many vaccination centres shutting down.
Thu, Apr 29, 2021
Maharashtra govt gives nod for panel to supervise BMC’s desalination plant projectSubscriber Only
April 27, 2021 02:13 IST
The project will require six to eight hectares of land.
Tue, Apr 27, 2021
Mumbai third sero survey: 36% have Covid antibodiesSubscriber Only
April 25, 2021 03:08 IST
The latest survey, which covered 10,197 people, found a sero positivity of 41.6 per cent in slums, and 28.5 per cent in non-slum areas.
Sun, Apr 25, 2021BKC Jumbo Covid-19 centre: Patient’s body handed over to wrong family, crematedSubscriber Only
April 25, 2021 01:32 IST
In a chain of mistakes that has caused much heartache and grief to two families, a Covid-19 patient’s body was handed over to the family of another patient who is still alive. The incident happened in the BKC jumbo facility – one of the biggest Covid-19 care centres in Mumbai last week. Sangeeta Tanalkar (67), […]
Sun, Apr 25, 2021
Mumbai hospital fire: Set up in 2009, VVMC doesn’t offer much in terms of infra, civic servicesSubscriber Only
April 24, 2021 02:11 IST
Earlier, VVMC was in news after nine patients died allegedly due to shortage of oxygen supply in a hospital at Nallasopara. It has also been accused of hiding the number of Covid-19 deaths.
Sat, Apr 24, 2021Mumbai: Andheri, Jogeshwari to get 2 more dedicated Covid facilities in MaySubscriber Only
April 23, 2021 00:12 IST
The BMC has identified two locations, which covers Andheri, Jogeshwari and Vile Parle, to set up the facilities by May first week.
Fri, Apr 23, 2021
Mumbai records 2.5 lakh Covid cases in 2 months, 64% patients under 49 yrsSubscriber Only
April 22, 2021 00:08 IST
The proportion of Covid-19 patients among the younger group in Mumbai is much higher in the second wave than the 56% recorded in the first wave in 2020, data showed.
Thu, Apr 22, 2021
In Mumbai, 90% cases of Covid in non-slums, high rises or buildingsSubscriber Only
April 20, 2021 04:00 IST
Mumbai has about 87,000 active cases, of which over 90 per cent are concentrated in high rise buildings while slums account for just 10 per cent.
Tue, Apr 20, 2021
Amid Covid surge in Mumbai, wait for hospital beds gets longerSubscriber Only
April 19, 2021 23:50 IST
Corporators said that for ICU and ventilator beds, many Covid-19 patients had to wait up to 48 hours, and for oxygen beds about 24 hours.
Mon, Apr 19, 2021
With rise in deaths, water shortage leads to longer waiting period at Worli crematoriumSubscriber Only
April 16, 2021 21:34 IST
Mumbai has been recording an increase in deaths due to COVID-19. On Thursday, 49 deaths were reported, with 10,007 new Covid-19 cases.
Fri, Apr 16, 2021Journalism of Courage
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