Mumbai saw a significant rise in the test positivity rate (TPR) on Monday, even as new cases and COVID-19 fatalities remained almost the same as on Sunday. As per the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) report, 419 new cases were reported on Monday along with five deaths. The TPR was 1.31%. On Sunday, the TPR was 1.16% with 420 new cases and five deaths.

Three of the five deceased had comorbidities. One of the deceased was in the age group 40-60 years and four were above 60 years of age. The doubling rate continued to fall and was at 1,194 days on Monday. The city’s recovery rate remained constant at 97 per cent as 447 people recovered and were discharged on Monday.