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  In Punjab, the age group 0-50 accounts for 73.7 per cent of the total state case load. The mortality rate among those infected in this age group, however, is 26.8 per cent. The age group 51-90 accounts for 26.3 per cent of infections but has a mortality rate of 72.4 per cent. Comorbidities, experts say, are the major reason driving the high fatality rate among the elderly. Till August 28, about 17 per cent of infections were noted in the age group 41-50, some 15 per cent for those aged 51-60, around eight per cent for the 61-70 group and only three per cent for 71-80. An official further noted that diabetes is emerging as major problem in Punjab because of the state’s ‘rich diet and sedentary lifestyle’. This, he says, needs to be curbed along with following precautions like wearing face masks and maintaining social distance. Karnataka has seen over 40 legislators, across party lines, test positive for Covid-19 so far. Epidemiologists have now warned that those in public life ...

Elections to nine Bihar Legislative Council seats, deferred due to the outbreak of coronavirus , will now be held on July 6. According to an Election Commission statement, nine members of the Bihar Legislative Council had retired on May 6. On April 3, the Commission had announced postponement of the polls due to the coronavirus pandemic and the countrywide lockdown. According to fresh dates, the notification for the elections would be issued on June 18 and the polls will be held on July 6. The counting will take place on July 6 evening itself after the conclusion of the polling as per laid down norms. Members of the Bihar Legislative Assembly (MLAs) will elect nine new MLCs in the elections. Read More