The number of active cases in Thane city continues to fall with less than 2000 patients under treatment.
This photo has been used for representational purpose. Pic: PTI
One of the most crowded slums of Thane, Mumbra, is leading by example. On Saturday, it recorded zero active COVID-19 cases. It may not come as a surprise considering the number of active cases in the area was constantly coming down.
In this month, except for August 14, the locality reported cases below 12, reports Mumbai Mirror.
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Amid the worsening situation of the state and rising number of cases, this news is definitely a breath of relief.
Cabinet Minister Jitendra Awhad lauded the people of Mumbra through twitter for achieving this exceptional feat. "With 0 patients in Mumbra #mumbrapattern sets an example again,” he wrote.
With 0 patients in #Mumbra #mumbrapattern sets a example again in #Maharashtra
— Dr.Jitendra Awhad (@Awhadspeaks) August 22, 2020
Congrats all #citizens #Doctor #FRONTLINE workers @TMCaTweetAway and @ThaneCityPolice
The NCP leader also congratulated the frontline workers.
It's a matter of pride for all #Doctors and front line warriors and the hard work of u00e2u0081u00a6@TMCaTweetAwayu00e2u0081u00a9 well supported by u00e2u0081u00a6@ThaneCityPoliceu00e2u0081u00a9 has made this city achieve this honour pic.twitter.com/xxa1gXNEwM
— Dr.Jitendra Awhad (@Awhadspeaks) August 20, 2020
The Mumbra Pattern has been lauded by the state time and again. Also, the number of active cases in Thane city continues to fall with less than 2000 patients under treatment.
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On Saturday, 122 more people were tested positive and 280 were discharged. Unfortunately, four patients succumbed to the novel virus.
As of now, the active cases stand at 1906 with 21,641 people being discharged after recovery. The death toll in the city stands at 784, so far.
As per Mumbai Mirror, Thane city's recovery rate is also one of the highest in the country at 89 per cent.
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