A family of four had a harrowing experience after the BMC decided to implement the new ICMR guidelines of testing the asymptomatic high-risk contacts of a COVID-19 positive case only after Day 5 of coming in contact with the patient.

A man who lived in an apartment at Pant Nagar, Ghatkopar, tested positive for the novel Coronavirus and his building was sealed on April 13. While he was admitted to the hospital where he worked, his parents, both senior citizens, and brother were asked to home quarantine.