Mumbai, which was the worst-affected city in the first three months of the coronavirus outbreak in India, has seen some relief in the recent days with the number of cases plateauing. Maharashtra health authorities are, however, very cautious and not letting their guard down due to the ongoing monsoon season and a major spike in cases in the surrounding areas of Mumbai. Fearing a second wave, the state government remains cautious in giving relaxations during the lockdown.

On Monday, Mumbai recorded only around 700 coronavirus positive cases, out of the 8,776 tests conducted, which is the highest testing figure in the city in a day. The 700 samples testing positive is the lowest in the last 100 days.