After witnessing a rise in the test positivity rate (TPR), Mumbai saw a marginal dip on Wednesday even though more tests were conducted compared to Tuesday. However, the city saw a jump in daily Covid-19 cases as the number crossed the 400 mark along with a marginal rise in fatalities due to the infection. As per the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) report, 488 new cases were reported on Wednesday along with four deaths. The TPR was 1.20 per cent.

All the four deceased had comorbidities and were above 60 years of age. The doubling rate improved and was 1,187 days on Wednesday. The city’s recovery rate remained constant at 97 per cent as 359 people were discharged after full recovery on Wednesday.