Mumbai: With the number of closed buildings in Mumbai increased over the past few days due to the increase in Covid cases, the Head of BMC was Chahal had instructed that the process was carried out strictly in all structures with five or more.
He also instructed Civic Ward officials to ensure the existence of police personnel outside the building closed to limit movement.
Over the past few days, at least seven buildings were sealed in the western outskirts including several in Kandivalali and two in Pali Hill in Bandra; Each building reports more than five cases.
Chahal said in such buildings, all residents must be tested by a virus.
The number of active closed buildings located at 22 around August 23 jumped for up to 30 years on August 28.
The number of sealed floors in Mumbai also rose from 1,089 (on August 23) to 1,245 (on August 28).
Chahal said remembering the possibility of a third covid wave, tight steps needed.
Therefore, no one will be allowed to enter or exit the sealed building including domestic drivers and assistance.
BMC also plans to clean up the public toilet five times a day as it is done during the peak of the first and second wave.
And all civil hospitals and covid jumbo centers have been asked to ensure adequate oxygenstock.
As reported by TOI on Monday, Chahal once again directed Ward officials to ensure awareness about the need to wear masks, maintain social distance and often wash hands.
The action will begin immediately against those who do not wear face masks.
Meanwhile, two housing buildings in Mira-Bhayander were also sealed after two families were tested positive on Sundays.
Giriraj Building in Bhayander was sealed after five family members were tested positively.
Six family members at the Paradise Rashmi building in Mira Road were also tested positively.
Civil officials said the two buildings had been sealed and patients were in the quarantine of the house.
The total positive case in this region is 52,511 with 161 active.
Ten deaths reported this month, with toll touch 1.360.
Mira Road is a Covid hotspot from this region.