Punjab Witnesses Sharp Spike In Covid Deaths
In what could add to the worries of Covid-hit Punjab that is witnessing a sharp spike in deaths this year, the government data has revealed that the case fatality rate (CFR) or the mortality rate due to the contagion is far more in rural areas. Expressing concerns over the rising rural deaths, Health Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu instructed civil surgeons to intensify the screening drive in villages.
