MUMBAI: Lack of staff and personal protective gear have forced private hospitals, clinics and nursing homes in Mumbai to remain shut despite the state's repeated orders to them to resume operations.

On Wednesday, the municipal commissioner reportedly ordered ward officers to register criminal offence against private hospitals, clinics and nursing homes who have failed to reopen.

Doctors, however, said they were unable to open clinics due to non-availability of staff and personal protective equipments (PPEs). "The fear of pandemic has driven people out of Mumbai.

The ones who are left are forbidden by their families to step out. Plus, we do not have PPEs to offer them for their protection.

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