After recording the lowest test positivity rate (TPR) of the second wave on Saturday, the TPR increased slightly on Sunday at 0.66 per cent. However, Mumbai saw a significant dip in new cases, but the figure remained above 200. As per the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) report, 213 new cases and three deaths were reported on Sunday. 

On August 19 the city had recorded a TPR of 0.53 per cent. All the three deceased had comorbidities and were above 60 years of age. The city witnessed zero deaths for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic on October 17. The doubling rate significantly improved and was 2,403 days on Sunday.