Second wave impacted youth more: Minister
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However, mortality continued to be highest amongst the elderly
In the second wave of COVID-19 in the State, disease transmission was highest among the younger and middle-aged population. However, the mortality continued to be the highest amongst the elderly, especially the 81-90 age group. Younger population in the State in the 21-30 age group was more affected by COVID-19 in its second wave, Health Minister Veena George said in the Assembly here on Monday. Though mortality continued to be higher amongst older persons, it is notable that 18% of individuals who died of COVID in April and May did not have any significant co-morbidities.
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