Mumbai’s daily COVID-19 cases fall below 1,000-mark; 960 fresh infections reported

By Samantha Allen

Published: January 31, 2022 | 2:57 PM GMT

Mumbai on Monday reported 960 new coronavirus positive cases, taking its overall tally to 10,46,590 while the death of 11 such patients increased the toll to 16,623, the civic body bulletin showed.

A total of 1,837 patients were discharged during the day post-recovery. So far, 10,17,288 patients have recuperated from the infection in the city, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s health department said in a statement.

There are 10,797 active COVID-19 cases in the city.

With 45,618 tests carried out on Monday, the overall test count reached 1,52,89,441.

Of the 960 new cases,845 patients are asymptomatic, while 106 are hospitalised. Of them, 30 are on oxygen support. Out of the 37,576 beds, 2,215 are occupied. Mumbai’s recovery rate is 97 per cent and the case doubling rate is 421 days.

Mumbai civic commissioner I S Chahal said the city’s positivity rate has come down to 2.1 per cent.

About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.