Punjab positivity rate declines to 5.8%

Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, May 29

Punjab’s Covid positivity rate has dropped to 5.89 per cent from 13.51 per cent in nearly two weeks, pointing towards a possible downward curve of the pandemic.

According to the Health Department, the state was witnessing around 9,000 cases and over 200 deaths everyday till about two weeks ago. The daily cases have come down to 3,000-4,000. However, the case fatality rate, which is 2.4 per cent, continues to be a cause of concern, with the state still reporting around 150 deaths per day. The state’s positivity rate was 13.51 per cent on May 12 with many districts, including Bathinda, Fazilka and Mohali, recording more than the average rate.

High fatality rate remains a worry

• The case fatality rate in Punjab remains high at 2.4%
• Till about two weeks ago, the state was reporting around 200 deaths per day
• It is still witnessing around 150 deaths per day even as daily cases are down by 50%

The positivity rate for the last week (May 22-28) was 5.89 per cent. It dropped to 5.12 per cent on Friday. With the situation getting better, it may decline further, say officials. The number of active cases too has dipped from 79,963 on May 12 to 44,964 on May 28.

(with PTI inputs)