3660 children tested ve in dist this year

Ludhiana | Friday | 18th June, 2021

Summary:

Tribune News ServiceManav ManderTribune News ServiceLudhiana June 17In the second wave of Covid 3660 children (up to 18 years) were infected in the district. Majority of children who got infected were above 10 years of age and 57 were one-year-old. It indicates that while children are being infected like adults they are not getting the severe disease. In the second wave large number of younger age group (30-45 years) individuals have developed severe disease as also those without co-morbidities. “Children are as susceptible as adults and older individuals to develop infection but not severe disease..