The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has started the genome sequencing of 200 samples to detect virulent variants of the Coronavirus. The results and analysis of the tests are expected to be in on Monday. Though the new machine can test 384 samples in one go, right now, many samples are not available. Anticipating the third wave, the civic body has decided to go ahead with the smaller sample size.

A BMC marshal penalises a mask-less citizen at Marine Drive. File pic