After witnessing a slight rise in Covid-19 cases on May 12, for the second consecutive day on Friday, Mumbai reported a dip in numbers and recorded 1,657 fresh infections and 62 Coronavirus-related deaths on Friday. Two days back the city saw an increase in numbers and had recorded 2,116 fresh cases. 

Out of the 62 deaths reported in the city, 31 patients had comorbidities, 34 were above the age of 60 years and 22 were in the age group of 40 to 60 years. About 2,572 patients were discharged on Friday and the city’s recovery rate is constant at 92 per cent. The doubling rate has improved and it now stands at 199 days.