Breathlessness In More Patients In 2nd Wave, More Oxygen Needed: Centre

According to the Union Health Ministry, there is no difference in the percentage of deaths between last year and now.

More Covid patients have suffered breathlessness in the second wave than any other symptom, leading to a greater need for oxygen this time, the government said today on the record rise in cases across India. Other symptoms like body ache were higher in the first wave, said VK Paul, member, NITI Aayog. According to him, more than 70 per cent patients are over 40 in both waves. "The order population continues to be more vulnerable. Only a marginally higher proportion of patients are in the younger age group despite opening up of activities," said Balram Bhargava, Director General, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).