On Saturday, Mumbai reported 105 fresh Covid-19 cases, which is the highest number of cases reported this year so far. Last year, on October 29, the city had reported 135 cases, and soon after, the numbers had declined. Meanwhile, the state has reported 437 cases, and two  deaths due to the virus. The central government has once again raised concern over the increase in cases.

The active cases in the state have risen to 1,956, of which 487 active cases are in Mumbai; however, only 32 patients are hospitalised. On Saturday, MMR, which includes Mumbai, Thane, Mira-Bhayandar, Kalyan, Bhiwandi, Panvel, Vasai-Virar and Palghar, altogether reported 207 new cases, while Pune circle reported 138 cases.