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Worli Koliwada, Sion society sealed as COVID-19 cases rise in city

Worli Koliwada, Sion society sealed as COVID-19 cases rise in city

Day 7 of the 21-day nationwide lockdown saw a surge in the number of COVID-19 cases as Mumbai reported 59 positive cases, the largest increase in the number of cases within a day across the country. While places such as Worli Koliwada, a society in Sion and Elphinstone Station Road were sealed off, Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray said the state government has launched about 1,000 centres to provide meals to around 2 to 2.25 lakh workers amid the COVID-19 lockdown. All photos/Pradeep Dhivar, Ashish Raje, Shadab Khan, Sayyed Sameer Abedi, Bipin Kokate)  

01 April,2020 08:30 AM IST
Illegal trading of masks, hand sanitisers surge as positive cases rise

Illegal trading of masks, hand sanitisers surge as positive cases rise

With the coronavirus outbreak wrecking havoc and killing many across the globe, cases of life-saving essentials such as masks and hand sanitisers being illegally hoarded and sold in black are surging in India. Here are some shocking cases reported from different parts of the city.

02 April,2020 08:30 AM IST
Fire in Mumbai hotel-turned-quarantine facility; cases rise in Dharavi

Fire in Mumbai hotel-turned-quarantine facility; cases rise in Dharavi

Maharashtra became the first state in India to cross 5000 positive cases of COVID-19 after the state reported 552 fresh cases on Tuesday. After easing lockdown rules in the state, CM Uddhav Thackeray revoked the relaxations for Mumbai and Pune after people were seen defying social distancing norms. Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan directed all states to ensure adequate availability of blood in blood banks across the country. (All photos/mid-day photographers)

22 April,2020 09:30 AM IST

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