A survey conducted in Rajasthan shows that percentage of men dying from COVID-19 has increased over the past four-and-a-half month. Till July 6, the percentage of men dying of COVID-19 was 66, which has increased to 71% from July to November (till 17th), while the percentage of women’s death reduced from 34 to 28.6.

According to the health department report, 300 men had died till July 6 and from July 6 to November 17, as many as 1168 men had died. A total of 1,468 men have died of COVID-19, while 621 women have died. Till July 6, 153 women died and from July 6 to November 17, 468 more women died of COVID-19. Overall, 70% of men, while 30% of women have died of COVID-19 in the state.

Besides, the percentage of deaths in rural Rajasthan has increased, while the percentage of deaths in urban areas has gone down since July 6. Before July 6, the percentage of COVID-19 deaths in rural areas was 17, which has increased to 30% from July 6 till November 17. On the contrary, the percentage of deaths in urban areas has decreased from 83% to 70%. Health department officials said that they are strengthening the monitoring of COVID-19 patients in rural areas to prevent deaths.

Moreover, the percentage of people above 60 has increased significantly from July 6 till November 17. Earlier, before July 06, the percentage of deaths of above 60 people was 50, which has now increased to 63.3. COVID-19 has become more fatal for elderly people.

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