70% COVID Deaths In India Have Been Of Male Patients: Health Ministry Data
The Health Ministry's data on October 13 stated that about 70% COVID deaths in the country were of male patients. The data also revealed that 53% deceased COVID patients were above the age of 60 years. Reportedly, the overall fatality rate of those with comorbidities stood at 17.9%, and 1.2% for those without comorbidities. The ministry added that there was a "significant increase" in COVID testing in the country.