89% Covid bed availability in Mumbai, BMC says we are in comfortable position

According to BMC, there are 16,207 beds in dedicated Covid health facilities and hospitals in the city, of which 14,468 are available

Published on: Sep 25, 2021, 24:21:09 IST

By Mehul R Thakkar, Mumbai

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Amid a spike in daily Covid-19 cases reported in the city over the past two weeks, the bed availability in the city remains at 89%, indicating that the situation is under control. Out of around 16,000 beds in dedicated Covid centres and hospitals, over 14,000 beds are vacant.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials maintained that the city is in a comfortable position compared to what was feared due to possible third wave, however, it will not be correct to call that city is in a safe zone.

According to BMC, there are 16,207 beds in dedicated Covid-19 health facilities and hospitals in the city, of which 14,468 are available. In the case of oxygen (O2) beds, 779 of the 8,287 beds are available, followed by 1,680 ICU beds being vacant out of a total 2,204 intensive care unit (ICU) beds. Further, 916 ventilators were vacant out of a total 1,285.

The data of BMC reveals that 15 Covid care centre (CCC)-1 quarantine facilities are available in which 5,929 beds are available, followed by 3,119 beds available for quarantine purposes in 15 CCC-2 facilities of the BMC.

According to BMC officials, the city is in a much better position than what was anticipated owing to the fear of Covid-19.

Suresh Kakani had told HT earlier this week, “I would say we are in a better position where I would add a comfortable position but not in the safe zone. The period till October 5 is crucial by which we will understand what the spread pattern of Covid-19 will be post Ganesh festival.”

Meanwhile, on Friday, the city reported 446 cases and six deaths, taking the tally to 740,305 and toll to 16,074. On Monday, 36,536 tests were conducted in the city, meaning a daily positivity rate of 1.22%.

The city’s recovery rate is 96% with 716,491 recoveries. The mortality rate is 2.17% and there are 5,278 active cases.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Mehul R Thakkar
Mehul R Thakkar is a Mumbai-based journalist who closely tracks the city’s ever-evolving real estate landscape. He believes that Mumbai presents a unique reality that, while Mumbaikars deeply aspire to own a home in the city of dreams, many spend little actual time living in it due to long commutes and demanding work lives. With over 11 years of experience in journalism, I have reported across a wide spectrum of beats, including real estate, housing, infrastructure, aviation, and education. I have also extensively covered the workings of India’s wealthiest civic body, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), providing insight into the policy, governance, and urban planning decisions that directly influence Mumbai’s growth. Before joining Hindustan Times, I worked in fast-paced digital and print newsrooms, including Moneycontrol.com and Deccan Chronicle, as well as national dailies such as The Asian Age and DNA. Outside the newsroom, I am an avid weather tracker, a fan of spy thrillers in both books and films, and a keen follower of international affairs.Read More

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