Mumbai records lowest new COVID-19 cases in 55 days

The coronavirus tally in Mumbai with 806 new infections and 64 deaths, increased to 86,132, while the death toll rose to 4,999, said the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Mumbai has recorded the lowest singe-day figure in nearly two months

This was the lowest number of COVID-19 cases recorded in a day in Mumbai in 55 days.

Earlier on May 13, 800 COVID-19 cases were recorded in the metropolis.

In Mumbai, the first COVID-19 patient was detected on March 11, while the first death was recorded on March 17.

According to the BMC, the number of recovered patients rose to 58,137 as 985 more people were discharged from hospitals.

The civic body said the city now has 22,996 active cases.