40-Year-Old Dies Of Covid-19 At Chandigarh Hospital
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Health authorities said that the deceased was suffering from liver complications, and a Covid-19 test conducted on Tuesday confirmed he was positive for the virus.
A 40-year-old man succumbed to Covid-19 at the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) in Sector-32, Chandigarh on Wedneday morning, reigniting concerns about the virus. The deceased, identified as Rajkumar, originally hailed from Firozabad in Uttar Pradesh but had been residing in Ludhiana, Punjab.
Rajkumar had been admitted to GMCH four days prior in a critical condition, having been referred from Ludhiana. Health authorities revealed that he was suffering from liver complications, and a Covid-19 test conducted on Tuesday confirmed he was positive for the virus.
In response to his death, GMCH set up a dedicated isolation ward with 10-12 beds to manage any potential surge in Covid-19 infections. Health officials are tracing and testing individuals who may have come into contact with the deceased. The Punjab Health Department also expressed heightened alertness following the fatality.
A senior official from the state Health Department urged the public to remain vigilant of the virus even as broader fears of the pandemic have receded.
As of the latest figures, Punjab has reported three active Covid-19 cases, while neighbouring Haryana has twelve. Rajkumar's death marks the first recent fatality linked to the virus in the area, prompting renewed focus on containment and surveillance efforts.
Haryana has recorded a total of 14 active cases, with reports emerging from districts including Karnal, Faridabad, Gurugram, and Yamuna Nagar. What makes the recent cases more alarming is that not all have a clear link to foreign travel or known hotspots. Some patients had not left their local areas, suggesting potential undetected community spread.
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May 28, 2025, 15:11 IST
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