In Chandigarh, Covid deaths down 45% in October

Naina Mishra
Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, October 26

Deaths due to Covid-19 in the city have gone down in October by over 45 per cent as compared with September, which recorded the highest number of fatalities in a month.

Although the number of deaths remained constant in the first two weeks of October, it decreased considerably in the third week. The first week recorded 18 deaths, followed by 17 deaths during the second week. Only 10 deaths were recorded in the third week of October.

UT sees 4 deaths

Chandigarh: The city witnessed four deaths and 47 fresh cases of Covid-19 on Monday. An 83-year-old woman from Sector 36, died at Fortis Hospital, Mohali. She was also afflicted with coronary artery disease, chronic kidney disease and hypertension. A 58-year-old man with comorbidities from Sector 38 (west) died at the PGI. A 77-year-old woman from Sector 35 died at Mukat Hospital, Chandigarh. A 78-year-old woman from Sector 4 died at Max Hospital in Mohali. A total of 63 patients have been discharged. The total number of cured patients is 13,230, while 633 are active. TNS

In September, the city recorded 110 fatalities due to Covid-19, while 60 deaths have been reported in October so far. The city recorded 37 deaths in August.

For every 100 confirmed Covid cases in Chandigarh, at least one died of the virus, 94 recovered and five are still active cases.

Dr Amandeep Kang, Director Health Services, UT, said: “Deaths have decreased as the number of positive cases has also declined. People should follow the social discipline as it has been observed that the number of cases surges after festivals. To maintain the downward trend, people must not crowd markets during the festival period. People with comorbidities are at a greater risk.”

“Positive patients with comorbidities should opt for home-isolation if they are under the active care of a physician,” added Dr Kang.

About two-third of those who died of the virus were males and 80 per cent had comorbidities. A majority of the deceased were 50 years of age or above. The deaths being reported lately are persons with underlying conditions.

Prof Jagat Ram, PGIMER Director, said: “We are admitting serious or critical patients to the hospital. Most of them have comorbidities. Such cases have high mortality despite the best possible treatment. However, the past few days have been a respite as the number of patients has declined. The best intensive care will continue for patients being admitted to our hospital.”