Thane: The total quantity of containment zones have lowered in Thane, revealed a most up-to-date survey by Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC). As per the survey report by TMC, the total quantity of containment zones has now come down to 7 in Thane city.
“The survey report on December 1 disclosed total of 7 containment zones in Thane. With the reduction in the ratio of COVID-19 patients detected daily in Thane, the number of containment zones has also declined. However, the guidelines will be continued in these zones following the government’s direction till December end,” mentioned TMC official.
“In July, the TMC has declared a total of 27 containment zones which was increased to 39 in August and later reduced to 15 in September. However, in past two months the number of containment zones has again reduced to total of 7 spots in Thane,” added official.
Kharegaon in Kalwa ward Rustomjee Urbania and Cosmos tower in Uthalsar Padwal Nagar, in Wagle ward Gulmohar Apartment, in Vartak Nagar Park Wood Tower and Lodha Amara in Majiwada ward come beneath containment zones in Thane.
The testing capacity of COVID-19 tests has been improved by the Corporation lately.
“Initially, the testing capacity was 2000, which was later doubled to 4000. At present TMC collects over 6000 samples daily for COVID-19 testings,” informed official.
According to Thursday’s COVID-19 update, total of 114 optimistic sufferers had been detected in Thane and 3 deaths had been reported. At present, the TMC recorded recovery price of 95%.
So far, total of 49,504 sufferers have recovered although 1,452 are nevertheless undergoing remedy in Thane. Until now the total death count in the city has reached to 1,182.