After witnessing a downward trend in the test positivity rate (TPR), Mumbai saw a rise in the figure on Sunday along with an increase in the daily cases as well. As per the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) report, 265 new cases and a TPR of 0.71 per cent were reported. The city reported two deaths. Both the deceased had comorbidities.

While one of the deceased was between 40 and 60 years of age, the other was above 60 years. The city’s doubling rate dipped further and was 2,026 days on Sunday. The recovery rate remained constant at 97 per cent as 259 people were discharged after full recovery. The state saw a marginal dip in fresh cases but a significant fall in the COVID-19 fatalities. As per the state health department report, 956 cases were reported along with 18 deaths across the state.