More Young People Died Of Covid In Tamil Nadu This Year: Government Data

Tamil Nadu: Between April 20 and 26, some 24 out of 494 deaths due to COVID-19 were in the 25-40 age group

Younger people without comorbidities are increasingly among those dying due to COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu, government data shows. Between April 20 and 26, some 24 out of 494 deaths were in the 25-40 age group. This was six times more than four deaths in July last year when the first wave of the pandemic reached the peak. This month, the number of young people dying of Covid peaked. Just in the week between May 5 and 11, there were 79 deaths - three times high since April. Many of those who died are as young as 25. "Covid is affecting the younger population. They are becoming sicker quickly and deteriorating as well. It's worrying," V Dedeepiya Devaprasad, senior consultant of critical care, Apollo Hospitals, told NDTV. "Coming to the second wave, a lot of younger people are getting affected," said Sharon Sundararaj, nurse Manager, Covid, Gleneagles Global Health City.