Fewer Covid deaths in Nashik district in September

NASHIK: The administration in Nashik district recorded fewer Covid-related deaths in September when compared to August. The bulk of deaths in the district was reported from rural areas.
The data released by the civil hospital shows the drop in Covid-related deaths. The number has dropped significantly in Nashik city, even as the number in rural areas has not been as encouraging.
The number of deaths reported between August 25 and September 25 was 59, much lower than 67 deaths reported between July 25 and August 25, data shared by the civil hospital showed. The deaths in Nashik rural areas dropped from to 42 from 44 during the same period, while Nashik city registered from 23 to 17.
“The number of active Covid-19 cases has had a significant drop in urban areas as against rural areas,” Dr Anant Pawar, nodal officer for Covid-19 at the civil hospital, said.
Besides, the direct relation between deaths and the rise in the numbers of cases, the officer also pointed out that the lack of health awareness among people in rural areas was a big reason for the death toll still being higher.
“One thing to be noted is that most number of Covid-deaths are of those suffering from comorbidity, who are being presented late to the medical system. Most of them are unaware of their comorbidity until they were admitted to the hospital for Covid treatment in serious conditions,” the officer added.
The health department has, therefore, appealed to people to ensure that they seek medical help as soon as they fall ill and show symptoms of the infection. “Medical intervention at the right time helps in treating the patients,” the officer added.