Considering the possibility of a third Covid-19 wave and local trains reopening for more people, the BMC on Wednesday directed all ward offices to ramp up Coronavirus tests and contact tracing. They have also been instructed to prepare Covid Care Centres and upgrade ward war rooms, in view of the probable increased threat to children.

Various business and commercial centres are reopening, including restaurants, and [more] people are now being allowed to travel via local trains. Orders have been issued to increase the number of tests, including RT-PCR and Rapid Antigen, and to ensure the availability of the kits at all times,” said a civic official.