40% of Mohali’s infections came in April

Over 9,100 patients are under treatment in the district, making up for 16% of Punjab’s active caseload

The district recorded 19,406 Covid-19 cases in April, an average of 647 cases a day. This is almost three times the March figure of 6,315 and 42% of the district’s total count of 46,570 cases till April 30.

Of the 159 deaths in April, 95 persons were above 60 years of age, while 46 persons were between 46-60. Of the total cases, 95% (18,572) cases came from urban areas, while 834 cases were from rural areas (File Photo)

Over 9,100 patients are under treatment in the district, making up for 16% of Punjab’s active caseload.

Of the 159 deaths in April, 95 persons were above 60 years of age, while 46 persons were between 46-60. Of the total cases, 95% (18,572) cases came from urban areas, while 834 cases were from rural areas.

In terms of geography and localities, 40% cases were from Mohali urban, followed by 25% in Dhakoli, 15% in Kharar and 7% in Dera Bassi. Half of those infected (47%) were between the ages of 26 and 45; 20% were between 46-60 and 13% above the age of 60 were infected with the deadly virus.

40% of Mohali’s infections came in April

Mohali deputy commissioner Girish Dayalan said the surge in cases was due to the UK variant of Covid-19. “This strain of the virus has a higher transmission rate and this is a serious concern for us. The urban areas are more affected and have a higher fatality rate as well.”