After recording daily Covid-19 cases below 400 for almost two months, the city is once again inching towards the 500 mark with the infections gradually rising.

Mere days after the government decided to relax the norms, huge crowds of people were seen on Juhu Beach and reclaimation park which didn’t see enough footfall over the past few months due to Covid-19 restrictions

As the city prepares to ring in Ganeshotsav 2021, Mumbaikars, on Sunday, were seen flouting Covid-19 safety norms in various recreational areas of the city

A member of the Covid-19 task force, Dr. Shashank Joshi also raised alarm about the Delta variant being active in the city which would require people to adhere to stricter norms

In the past few days, Mumbai has witnessed about 20 per cent rise in Covid-19 cases, but experts don’t believe it is because of the third wave. Moreover, the BMC has increased the number of Covid-19 tests, which has resulted in the rise in the infection figure

In his inaugural address at the virtual Majha Doctor conference on Sunday, CM Uddhav Thackeray said, "We have to prioritise public health over politics. Many are insisting on the unlocking of more activities. But, let's not forget that these demands can have severe consequences"

According to the BMC and the state Covid-19 task force, Ganeshotsav will decide the intensity of the third wave