The city saw a significant rise in the number of fresh cases on Wednesday and the figure sped past 300. The test positivity rate also saw a marginal rise. As per the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) report, 347 new cases and a TPR of 0.89 per cent were registered. While on Tuesday the city reported one death, Wednesday saw three.

All the deceased had comorbidities and were above 60 years of age. The doubling rate dipped to 2,194 days on Wednesday. The city’s recovery rate remained constant at 97 per cent as 363 people were discharged after full recovery on Wednesday.