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In view of the COVID-19 surge, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has temporarily stopped marriage registration services in Mumbai. "Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation is also exploring the provision of the video KYC option," said BMC. In the last 24 hours, Mumbai reported 7,895 new COVID cases. With the continuous surge in cases, the state has 60,371 active cases. Meanwhile, on January 16, Maharashtra reported 41,327 new cases.

With a new confirmed case of COVID-19 Omicron variant in Dharavi, Maharashtra's tally for the variant increased to 11. The BMC confirmed a Tanzania returnee to be Omicron positive. The man is currently being treated at Mumbai's Seven Hills Hospital. Reportedly, the government increased strict surveillance and screening at airports to monitor Omicron's situation. The total tally in India for the variant has reached 26 so far.

Atleast 1,000 travelers landed in Mumbai from Africa in the last 15 days. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, on November 30, confirmed to have a list of 466 travelers, of which samples of 100 returnees were collected for Covid-19 test. If positive, the samples will be sent for genome sequencing test for Omicron, new Covid-19 variant, which is classified as "Variant of Concern". Later, Covid-19 positive travelers will undergo mandatory… read-more

Mumbai witnessed a spike in Covid cases, about 50% in the first 17 September days in comparison to August. However, mortality due to Covid has decreased by 38%. From September 1 to 17, almost 7,407 covid cases have been reported, compared to August's 4,943 cases. Reportedly, the testing has increased by 13%, indicating that cases are rising. Also, a higher vaccination rate reduces the chances of a "destructive third wave". 

Replying to Andheri MLA Ameet Satam's Right to Information (RTI) plea, the civic body has reported that Birhanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has spent a total of Rs 21,000 crores on the repair, maintenance, and construction of new roads in the last 24 years. Most of the money was spent between 2013-2014 which amounts to Rs 3,201 crore. “Bad roads are among the most pressing problems in this city,” said Satam.