A chief fire officer of Mira Bhayander Municipal Corporation (MBMC) defeated Covid-19 after battling the virus for 25 days. Prakash Borade was admitted in a Mira Road hospital after he tested positive on June 29.
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He was put on ventilator support after his condition had worsened during the initial days of treatment. He was discharged on Wednesday.
Borade said he will re-join duty after completing the 14-day home quarantine protocol.
Meanwhile, the twin cities of Mira-Bhayander till Thursday night has recorded a total of 7,289 positive cases with 247 deaths. Many civic employees including deputy commissioner and police personnel have tested positive for the virus.