Photos: Delhi and Mumbai record a fall in Covid-19 cases

On September 21, Delhi and Mumbai saw relatively low spikes of 2,548 and 1,837 cases of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) respectively. The two largest cities in India are also among the worst Covid-19 hit regions. However, recently there has been a fall in the number of cases in Delhi and Mumbai. The increase in Covid-19 testing is believed to be responsible for the downward trend. The current Covid-19 tally of Delhi and Mumbai stands at 253,075 and 187,904 cases respectively.

Updated on: Sep 23, 2020 11:37 AM IST

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A medical professional in PPE coveralls leads patients during a yoga session at Sardar Patel Covid-19 Care Centre and Hospital in Chhatarpur, New Delhi on September 21. The number of cases for coronavirus disease (Covid-19) has seen a fall in Delhi and Mumbai, the two largest cities in the country, are also among its worst Covid-19 hit regions, HT reported. (HT Photo)

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People wearing protective face masks exit the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus railway station in Mumbai on September 22. While Delhi has recorded nearly 253,075 cases of the coronavirus disease, Mumbai has registered 187,904 cases until now. (Niharika Kulkarni / REUTERS)

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A medical professional test samples collected from Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) employees for Covid-19 diagnosis at Civic Centre in New Delhi on September 18. On September 21, Delhi and Mumbai saw relatively low spikes of 2,548 and 1,837 cases respectively. (Sanchit Khanna /HT Photo)

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A view of Sarojini Nagar market in New Delhi on September 20. The number of Covid-19 tests per day in both Delhi and Mumbai has gone up recently. While Delhi has done 135,723 tests per million, testing in Mumbai has also increased in the last three months, HT reported. (Biplov Bhuyan / HT Photo)

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Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials along with Mumbai Police personnel issue challan to a commuter for not wearing a face mask at Colaba market in Mumbai on September 18. While both Delhi and Mumbai have opened up considerably in recent days, as part of the ongoing Unlock 4.0, most private offices are yet to resume working at full strength. (Pratik Chorge / HT Photo)

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A woman undergoes a health checkup during a Covid-19 screening drive at Aarey Colony in Mumbai on September 18. Maharashtra has allowed private offices to work with 30% strength, HT reported. (Satyabrata Tripathy / HT Photo)

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A child cycles on Rajpath near India Gate in New Delhi on September 19. Experts believe strict adherence to Covid-19 protocols in both the cities has helped keep the Covid-19 numbers low. While going out in the middle of a raging pandemic is always risky, following protocols--like wearing a mask--gives one the best possible chance to avoid catching the infection, HT reported. (Biplov Bhuyan / HT Photo)