Coronavirus cases in Mumbai, India have passed 51,000, according to the Indian Express. The last 24 hours alone saw close to 10,000 new confirmed infections, with 9,985.
The BBC points out that the city has more cases than Wuhan, China – where the virus first emerged – had at its peak.
India, which has the fifth-highest number of cases, has 276,146 confirmed infections in total. It has reported 7,750 deaths, which is likely to be an underestimate.
According to media reports, the Indian government has decided to provide relaxation in the ongoing lockdown but it will continue until 30 June, in ‘containment zones.’
The restrictions will be eased in a phased manner with places of worship, hospitality services and shopping malls scheduled to be opened in the initial phase, with restrictions.
The areas termed as ‘containment zones’ will be identified by authorities and those areas will remain under complete lockdown.
Read more via BBC /Indian Express
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