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Covid cases on the rise to 38 so far; middle aged take worst hit
Ludhiana: A total of 38 Covid cases, including two deaths, were reported in Ludhiana district by Saturday. Urban areas of the city have reported more cases than rural areas. Most of the patients are young and middle-aged.
According to data from the health department, of the 38 cases reported till June 14 this year, 23 patients are male and 15 are female. Maximum of 11 patients were in the 35 to 44 years age group. This is followed by the 15 to 24 years age group, which accounts for 10 cases.
There is no case in the 0 to five years age group and three cases in the 55 years and above age group. The casualties include a man in the 35 to 44 year age group and a woman in the 55 years and above age group.
A recent report says that of the 38 cases reported till June 14, 29 cases are from urban areas and nine from rural areas. This means that 76.3% of cases reported in the district are from urban areas. The report also says that one of the two patients who died is from the urban area and one from a rural area.
Health officials said that most of the patients, who are in the 35 to 44 years age group, are asymptomatic. A health department officer, asking not to be named, said that 50% of cases are in the 25 to 44 years age group, and there are just three cases above 55 years.
He added that it was good that fewer persons aged 55 and above were being affected as they tend to have weak immunity.
The officer said that there was no reason to panic but asked residents to take precautions, especially while going to crowded places. He added that both patients who died had previous health issues. Meanwhile, health experts advised the elderly to be vigilant.
Former IMA Punjab president, Dr Sunil Katyal, attributed the higher number of cases among the middle aged because they are more mobile and likely to go to crowded areas.
However, he added that elderly persons need to be on guard as many of them have co-morbidities and less resistance to diseases. Dr Katyal asked the elderly to wear masks, saying that masks would also protect them from other respiratory viral diseases besides Covid.
Box 1: Age-wise details
Age group | Male patients | Female patients
0-5 years | 0 | 0
6 to 14 years | 1 | 2
15 to 24 years | 6 | 4
25 to 34 years | 7 | 1
35 to 44 years | 8 | 3
45 to 54 years | 1 | 2
55 years and above | 0 | 3
Total | 23 | 15
Box 2: Covid report dated June 14
- Total cases: 38
- Home quarantine completed: 21
-Active cases: 15
- Home isolated: 13
- Deaths: 2
Box 3: Public advisory by health department:
1. Mask usage:
Wear masks in crowded or poorly ventilated areas
2. Symptom awareness:
- If experiencing fever, cough, sore throat, or breathing difficulty, isolate yourself, wear a mask, and consult the nearest health centre
3. Precautionary measures:
- Maintain hand hygiene and avoid unnecessary gatherings.
- Ensure proper ventilation in indoor spaces.
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