Diwali and other upcoming festivals to prevent a spike in cases. In a statement, the BMC said the festival season is a “critical period" as there may be a tendency to ignore COVID-19 safe behaviour during festivals due to large gatherings, events, fairs and crowds in enclosed and non-ventilated spaces.
1) The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) asked citizens to get vaccinated against the viral infection, if not done so till now 2) The Mumbai civic body has also asked all to get booster dose, and wear face masks in crowded places and follow other COVID-19 protocols.
3) The civic body advised citizens to get themselves tested immediately if they develop symptoms of the respiratory infection. “The importance of early detection is also related to effectiveness of treatment taken.
Therefore, the sooner you know you are sick, the easier it will be to determine when you need treatment or hospitalization," the statement said.