People between 21-40 worst hit by virus: Ministry data
nNEW DELHI : The maximum percentage of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) positive cases, at about 41% in the country, have been reported among people between 21 and 40, while the most deaths have occurred among people above 60, shows the government’s age profile analysis of all the positive cases being reported so far.
The government on Saturday released the data of all Covid-19 cases reported since January 30.
The age bracket hit the next hardest by infections is between 41 and 60 years at 33%. Senior citizens, who are above 60 years, accounted for 17% of Covid-19 positive cases.
However, most of the 68 Covid-19 deaths reported among people above 60 was because of their co-morbid conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiac and renal issues, said Luv Agarwal, joint secretary, Union ministry of health.
The age group between 0 and 20 years is the least affected, at 9%, of Covid-19 cases in line with a pattern seen in studies conducted in China and nations people aged health professionals, such as doctors, nurses, allied healthcare professionals and others.
“As many as 9.70 lakh ASHAS, one lakh AYUSH professionals, NCC Cadets, ex-servicemen, Red Cross/nss/ NYK volunteers, employees from gram panchayats and urban local body employees, civil society organisations may be involved as required. A Standard Operating Protocol (SOP) for reallocation of residents/ PG students and nursing students as part of hospital management has been prepared,” said Agarwal.
Additionally, more than 31,000 doctors, including retired doctors from the government, armed forces medical services, public sector undertakings, and private doctors have voluntarily signed up to join the fight against Covid-19.
Under Lifeline UDAN, air cargo carriers have transported around 119 tons of material across all states, with special focus on the North-eastern regions and hilly areas. “The material includes Covid-19 related reagents, enzymes, medical equipment, testing kits, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE),” said Agarwal.
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