As the number of COVID-19 cases continue to increase in the city, the BMC has asked its officials to beef up surveillance in sealed housing societies and areas. Many people, whose societies or buildings have been sealed, have complained that they have to go out to buy milk, vegetables and medicines.

The BMC has asked ward officers to strengthen their respective field teams to supply essential items to people in quarantine, increase surveillance and follow up with the patients. Even the central and state health department teams have suggested improving surveillance. However, the wards say they are facing manpower crunch.