Come the monsoon, and Mumbaikars have a tough time due to seasonal ailments. As per a BMC report, swine flu cases have tripled compared to last year. The danger of COVID-19 persists, and along with it are cases of gastro and dengue, which have nearly doubled compared to last July’s figures.

Dr Madhukar Gaikwad, unit head of the medicine department, Sir JJ Hospital, said, “Patient load has increased, and in the past few days we are seeing many dengue, malaria and gastro cases. High fever, severe headache and body pain are symptoms of dengue, while patients suffering from malaria have fever with chills. Gastro patients have loose motions, stomach ache, and vomiting.”