MOST PATIENTS ARE YOUNG

Data shows that 23% patients in the state fall in the age group of 21 to 30, while 21% are those between 31 to 40 years of age. People between 41 and 50 years of age account for 16% cases. Patients in the age group of 51-60, 61-70, 71-80 and 81-90 are 14%, 8%, 3% and 1%, respectively. Cheema said, “Most vulnerable section of senior citizens till now has relatively lower infected rate which is the result of the cautions taken by them as advised by the state government. People in the age group of 21 to 40 should take extra precautions.” Also, 5% of the patients are the children below 10 and 9% those between 11 and 20 years of age.