The fresh COVID-19 cases in the city once again rose to above 500 and even the test positivity rate (TPR) saw a slight increase on Friday. As per the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) report, 532 new cases were reported on Friday. The city recorded a TPR of 1.33 per cent and eight deaths. Seven of the deceased had comorbidities. While four of the deceased were in the age group of 40-60 years, four were above 60 years of age.

The doubling rate also saw a significant dip and was 1,123 days on Friday. The city’s recovery rate remained constant at 97 per cent as 287 people were discharged after full recovery on Friday.