India News | Dharavi Reports Two COVID-19 Cases; Tally 2,713: BMC

Mumbai, Aug 24 (PTI) Dharavi slum sprawl in Mumbai on Monday reported just two new COVID-19 cases, which is the second lowest single-day rise so far this month, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation ((BMC) said.

The cumulative tally of cases in Mumbai's biggest slum colony, once a COVID-19 hotspot, now stands at 2,713, an official said.

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Earlier, Dharavi had reported just one COVID-19 case on August 5.

2,370 of 2,713 cases have recovered, he said, adding that Dharavi now has only 83 active cases.

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