After a steep rise in Covid-19 cases, the civic-run KEM Hospital and medical college have brought back masks on the campus. The circular has been issued for the same by the hospital authority. Apart from that, the hospital will also do a mandatory Covid test for patients before any operation.

Mumbaikars had just got a breather after the third wave receded in February. However, once again, there has been a rise in cases. On Friday, the city reported 763 cases, which is the highest in the last three months. After the rise in cases, the state government has also issued an advisory that one should wear a mask in closed spaces like auditoriums, hospitals, and offices. After assessing the current scenario, KEM Hospital has taken the initiative to bring back wearing a mask on the campus for doctors, patients, and their relatives. KEM Hospital Dean Dr Sangeeta Rawat, said, “Once again, cases are rising. We have to take precaution, that is why I have issued a circular which states that masking is mandatory in hospital premises for all, whether it is a doctor or relative of patients. Also, every patient has to go through mandatory RT-PCR test before surgery.”