Even as the BMC had claimed that it would ramp up COVID testing after Ganeshotsav, the civic body continues its wait-and-watch strategy. While the test positivity ratio has remained in control barring the last few days, where the number had risen sharply, 38,000-40,000 tests are being conducted in the city every day, shows official data. 

With Mumbai in the middle of the festive season, there is a need to increase tests, said officials. Sources said the state COVID task force has been advising to maintain the high rate of tests even if the number of cases in the city are steady and not growing.