10 more Covid deaths in Noida, Ghaziabad adds 4 to tally

NOIDA/GHAZIABAD: As many as 1,026 persons were found positive for Covid-19 in Gautam Buddh Nagar on Monday. The total number of active patients in Noida, Greater Noida and other parts of the district increased to 8,240. Moreover, 10 people succumbed to the virus over the past 24 hours.
A total of 54,924 people have contracted the disease in the district, of whom 46,357 have recovered. Also, 327 people have lost their lives due to Covid-related complications.
On Monday, as many as 1,041 people were able recover after seeking treatment at their homes or hospitals.
Meanwhile, the health department managed to add 100 more beds at the Government Institute of Medical Sciences in Greater Noida. Officials said that the additional beds have been set up with the funds provided by HCL Foundation under the company’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative. With this development, the hospital will soon get ready with more than 400 beds.
Meanwhile, Ghaziabad recorded four deaths and 532 fresh Covid cases on Monday. With this, the total death toll rose to 330 while the district’s tally of Covid cases stood at 48,356.
Meanwhile, 846 patients were discharged from hospitals and home isolation on the day. Overall, 42,562 patients have recovered and discharged in the district.
At present, there are 5464 active cases. As many as 124 deaths have been reported in the district this month so far. The recovery rate of Ghaziabad stands at 88% while the case fatality rate is 0.68%.