A Ward, comprising Colaba, Fort, Nariman Point, has reported a high growth of COVID-19 cases than most other areas in the city, due to increasing cases in high-rises. While reopening of the city is one reason for this, many residents have also got themselves tested privately, contributing to the rising numbers. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has started sealing entire wings of affected housing complexes instead of just a floor, if more than five cases are reported. They are also barring house help and service providers to such socities.

Most cases in high-rises

Until now, the suburbs in North Mumbai - Borivli, Kandivli, Malad, Mulund, and Malabar Hill- and Tardeo in the South were on top of the list for high-growth of COVID-19 cases. Now A ward with a population of 1.90 lakh reported 206 cases last week, on an average 30 cases per day. Most of the cases are from high-rises, just like in D ward (Malabar Hill, Tardeo). D ward reported 412 cases last week.