Man from Mumbai’s Dharavi who tested positive for Covid-19 dies

A resident of Dharavi area of Mumbai who had contracted coronavirus has passed away, prompting the authorities to seal the building where the deceased lived.

Dharavi is one of the largest slums in Asia.

The other residents of the building have been quarantined at home.

According to the sources, the man had no foreign travel history.

The active coronavirus cases in India stand at 1649, with 41 fatalities. 143 people have been cured/discharged.