Mumbai Mayor Claims, 'Third Wave Has Arrived', Urges People To Stay Home For Ganesh Chaturthi

Just in the first six days of September Mumbai has logged 28 percent of cases recorded in August.

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New Delhi: Warning of a third wave, Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar requested people to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi at home. "The third-wave of Covid-19 is not coming, it is here," said Kishori Pednekar, ANI reported. 

Addressing reporters here, Pednekar said, "Being the Mumbai Mayor, I am going follow 'Mera Ghar, Mera Bappa'. I will not go anywhere nor will I bring anyone near my lord. This is important to curb the third wave in the state", she was quoted as saying by ANI.

While Pednekar has asked the people of Mumbai to remain home, Mandals have been asked to allow only 10 people and have them work in shifts. 

Nagpur district guardian minister, Nitin Raut on Monday said that the third wave is already here, he further said some restrictions will be imposed but the final decision will come after discussing with the public representatives. 

Just in the first six days of September Mumbai has logged 28 percent of cases recorded in August.

Mumbai on Monday reported 379 fresh coronavirus positive cases and five fatalities, taking the tally of infections to 7,46,725 and the death toll to 15,998. The city is now left with 3,771 active cases, a BMC official said according to PTI.

Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has urged the cancellation of political rallies and religious events in view of a possible surge.

"Public health is very important. Festivals can be celebrated in the future. The situation can worsen if the cases of Covid increase. One must give priority to the health of the people so we can avoid the third wave," Thackeray was quoted as saying by PTI. 

Last year, the first wave started during the second season which is why the surge in cases right now is a major concern. 

She further added, "Learning from experience during the second wave of Covid-19 , we have increased the number of oxygen cylinders, hospital beds and quarantine centre of children and adults. To combat the third wave, we should strictly follow COVID-appropriate behaviour, we should wear masks at public places."