After a slight decline in the daily COVID-19 cases and deaths over the past three weeks, the numbers have started to rise again. The state reported 5,182 cases and 115 deaths on Thursday, while the city saw 878 fresh cases and 18 deaths.

Meanwhile, 764 patients from the city recovered and was discharged on Thursday. Mumbai's recovery rate currently stands at 91 per cent. The total number of active patients is now 13,154. Of the total 18 deaths the city reported, 13 people had co-morbidities, 15 were above 60 years of age and three patients were between 40 to 60 years of age.