17 of 19 dead in Panchkula had comorbidities

Amit Bathla

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Tribune News Service

Panchkula, August 30

Of the 19 patients who have lost their life to coronavirus in the district, 17 had comorbid conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, kidney ailment or cardiac issues.

Sixteen persons lost their lives in 20 days, six of them in the past four days.

According to health officials, two patients, who lost their lives to Covid, had no comorbid conditions. They started their treatment late.

Early detection key to prevent fatalities

• According to Civil Surgeon Dr Jasjeet Kaur, those above 60 and having comorbidities and serious health complications are on the priority list of the Health Department.
• “Early detection through active surveillance is the key to prevent such fatalities. All high-risk patients are being kept at the Covid care ward of the Civil Hospital,” the Civil Surgeon said.

The officials said a majority of the deceased were vulnerable. Those with no other conditions sought medical help late. Prognosis and recovery from the deadly virus are difficult if treatment gets late.

63 per cent men Gender-wise analysis of patients showed that among the deceased, 12 were men and seven women.

73.68% deceased above 60

The data revealed that 14 persons were above 60 years and accounted for 73.68 per cent of the total deaths in the district. Five were aged between 40 and 60 and accounted for 26.31 per cent of the deaths due to Covid-19.

Condition of 46 patients critical

At present, the district has 46 critical patients in four health facilities – three at private hospitals and one at the Civil Hospital, Sector 6. Of them, three are on ventilator support.