The fatalities due to COVID-19-related symptoms have increased in Navi Mumbai and Panvel corporations in comparison to the figures from the last week. However, civic officials said there has been no significant rise in infections."

As of August 16, the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has reported 20,900 confirmed COVID-19 cases, including 16,656 recoveries. As many as 3,738 patients are undergoing treatment, according to the data released on Sunday. While the recovery rate in the city has jumped by 2 per cent, the number of new infections reduced last week as compared to the previous two weeks.