Sliver of Hope: No COVID-19 Death In Mumbai’s Dharavi For Over a Week

by Ankush Choubey Jun 08, 2020 • 09:38 PM Views 1180

Not a single COVID-19 death has been reported in Asia's largest slum Dharavi in the last seven days. In the worst-affected city Mumbai, hotspot Dharavi has recorded more than 1,900 cases till June 7. Aggressive testing and the setting up of fever clinics helped in tackling the Covid-19 challenge, officials say. According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation,“A total of 34 people had tested positive for coronavirus on June 1 which has now come down to 10.” There were 23 cases on June 4, 17 on June 5, 10 on June 6 and 13 cases on June 7. Not a single death has occurred during this period.