As many as 126 people tested positive for Covid-19 in Gautam Budh Nagar on Monday. The number of cases in the district now stands at 7,960 and 1,055 is the number of active cases. With 45 deaths taking place due to the virus, the case fatality rate is close to 0.6% at present. Also, officials said that 86% patients have been discharged while only 13% remain active.
Meanwhile, Ghaziabad reported 143 fresh cases on Sunday. The district’s Covid tally now stands at 8,353. Besides, 76 patients were discharged after recovery.
As many as 6,832 people have been discharged so far and 68 have died. Currently, 1,453 patients are undergoing treatment at various hospitals in the district or are in home isolation. The recovery rate of Ghaziabad stands at 81.7% while the case fatality rate is 0.81%. tnn