According to a recent data revealed by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the number of sealed buildings in Mumbai has dropped respectively by 74 per cent in the past month. This indicates a downfall in the coronavirus cases in the city.
Whereas, the number of sealed floors has been dropped by 50 per cent during the same duration.
As on November 22, 2021, only 13 buildings are sealed across the city. This is a huge drop compared to October 23, which had 43 buildings sealed.
Meanwhile, the number of sealed floors has also fallen to 1,047 from 1,609 during the same period. In addition, the number of Mumbaikars in home quarantine currently stands at 40,216 as compared to 63,279 on October 22.
The civic body officials said that the drop in number of sealed buildings and floors is not surprising as cases are reducing in the city.
In October, there were more than 70,000 residents under home quarantine. As of November 22, the number has dropped to just over 40,000.
However, BMC will continue to stay vigilant in December as noticeable increase in overseas travellers is expected. Earlier, it was predicted that the cases can rise after the festivity.
As per the BMC guidelines, the civic body seals a building if five or more residents test positive for COVID-19. In case there are fewer, the floor where the patient lives, is cordoned off.
During the peak of first and second waves, police personnel were stationed at times outside sealed buildings to restrict entry and exit.
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