City
Epaper

Dharavi: Second COVID-19 case confirmed after BMC sanitization worker tests positive

By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: April 2, 2020 12:44 IST

After the death of the 56-year-old patient who tested positive for the virus second COVID-19 case confirmed in Dharavi, ...

Open in App

After the death of the 56-year-old patient who tested positive for the virus second COVID-19 case confirmed in Dharavi, Mumbai. A 52-year-old BMC sanitization worker has been found positive for the virus, he resides in the Worli area but was posted at Dharavi for cleaning, confirmed an Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation official.

The 52-year-old man who tested positive had developed symptoms and was advised by BMC officials to get treatment. His condition is stable. His family members & 23 colleagues have been advised to quarantine, said Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation official.

Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope said , "so far the virus seemed to be classist but now it is being seen among the masses as well. It is a matter of concern once the virus reaches a congested place such as Dharavi."

Tags: DharaviBrihanmumbai Municipal CorporationCovid-19Coronavirus
Open in App

Related Stories

ThaneThane Municipal Corporation Launches Metropolitan Surveillance Unit To Detect And Control Future Epidemics

MumbaiMumbai Police Book Businessman for Violating Court Orders on Feeding Pigeons

MumbaiMumbai Stray Dog Complaints Cross 10,000 in Eight Months, BMC Steps Up Action

MumbaiMumbai Road Accident: 8-Year-Old Boy Dies on the Spot After Being Hit by Truck in Dharavi; Driver Arrested

MumbaiMumbai Firing Case: History-Sheeter Arrested for Accidental Firing on 90 Feet Road in Dharavi

Maharashtra Realted Stories

MumbaiMumbai Crime Rate Drops 35% in 2023, Cybercrime Sees Sharp Rise: NCRB Report

MumbaiDussehra Melava 2025: Shiv Sena (UBT) Chief Uddhav Thackeray Compares BJP to Amoeba, Comments on PM’s Manipur Visit

MumbaiMumbai: Cyber Fraud Targets Police Constable, Rs 94,103 Lost from Bank Account

Navi MumbaiNavi Mumbai: Youth Arrested for Molesting Teen Girl After Befriending Her on Social Media

MumbaiChennai Woman Caught Trying to Smuggle Gibbons at Mumbai Airport, Animals Rescued