After a gap of four days, three deaths from Covid-19 have brought the administration on toes. One of the victims was 46 year old resident of Telco Gawal Basti while the other was a 69 year old woman from Baridih and the other one was an elderly above 60 years of age. The patients were mostly suffering from other ailments apart from being tested corona positive. The total of deaths reported in the city is 359.
The city had witnessed its first COVID death when a 71-year-old man who was a resident of Sonari died at the Tata Main Hospital on July 4. The positive cases have crossed the 16000 mark however active cases are only 1180. At present, on an average 40 positive cases are being reported everyday.
“The sudden death has brought the authorities on toes. We have now plans to spread greater awareness on social distancing. We will continue to take preventive measures in view of the upcoming festival of lights and Chhath. Even the bursting of crackers will add more suspended particulate matter to the atmosphere and could severely affect patients with lung diseases,” said an official.