Officials in Maharashtra have ramped up testing in the state in wake of the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases. In Mumbai, random tests have been conducted at railway stations, malls and other crowded places to arrest the spread of COVID-19. We have pictures. All photos: mid-day photo team
Updated On: 2021-03-31 10:35 AM IST
Amid the rising number of COVID-19 cases, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has started randomly testing people, especially at crowded areas. From malls to railway stations and from bus depots, to tourist places, and government offices, the civic body is carrying out tests across the city.
In picture: BMC health officials collect swab of passengers arriving from other states at Kurla terminus in Mumbai. Photo/Sameer Abedi
Healthcare officials conduct tests of passengers arriving at Andheri railway station amid the rise in COVID-19 cases in the city. Photo: Satej Shinde
A BMC healthcare worker testing a hawker at Juhu beach on 27 March. The civic body has been carrying out random tests in the city. Photo: Satej Shinde
In picture: A hospital staff takes COVID-19 vaccine at Bhatia Hospital in Mumbai. Photo: Bipin Kokate
A senior citizen undergoes rapid antigen testing outside Atria Mall, Worli. Photo: Bipin Kokate
As per BMC order, rapid antigen test (RAT) will be carried out randomly at crowded places.
In picture: A health worker takes a swab sample of a man for a coronavirus test at Goregaon (Topiwala) Municipal Maternity Home, Goregaon. Photo: Satej Shinde
A health worker takes a nasal swab sample of passengers arriving from other states as part of a mandatory COVID-19 coronavirus Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) at Lokmanya Tilak railway terminus. Photo: Atul Kamble
A woman undergoes COVID-19 test outside Phoenix Market City mall at Kurla. Photo: Sameer Abedi
