513 doctors died in second Covid-19 wave, at least 103 in Delhi: IMA
As many as 513 doctors have died during the second wave of Covid-19, of which Delhi alone accounted for 103 casualties, the IMA said on Tuesday.
Milan Sharma
Over 500 doctors across the country have lost their lives due to the second wave of Covid-19 that ravaged the country over the past two months, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) said on Tuesday.
According to IMA, as many as 513 doctors have succumbed to the virus during the second wave.
Releasing fresh state-wise figures on Covid-related fatalities among doctors, the IMA stated that the highest deaths have been reported from Delhi with 103 casualties. In Bihar, 96 doctors have died while in Uttar Pradesh, 41 have died in the second wave.
The data also revealed that 39 doctors succumbed to Covid-19 in Rajasthan, followed by 29 each in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Jharkhand.
On May 22, the IMA said 420 doctors had lost their lives during the second Covid-19 wave. Today’s updated figure shows that the death of medical professionals is increasing rapidly in the country
748 doctors died during first wave of Covid-19
According to the IMA, India had lost 748 doctors during the first wave of Covid-19 in 2020.
While the IMA said that a thousand doctors have died due to Covid so far, the actual numbers may be higher as the doctors’ association only maintains a registry of its 3.5 lakh members-- based on input from its various branches across the country. India has over 12 lakh doctors.
It may be noted that only 66 per cent of India’s total healthcare workers have been fully vaccinated.
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As many as 513 doctors have died during the second wave of Covid-19, of which Delhi alone accounted for 103 casualties, the IMA said on Tuesday.
Milan Sharma
Over 500 doctors across the country have lost their lives due to the second wave of Covid-19 that ravaged the country over the past two months, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) said on Tuesday.
According to IMA, as many as 513 doctors have succumbed to the virus during the second wave.
Releasing fresh state-wise figures on Covid-related fatalities among doctors, the IMA stated that the highest deaths have been reported from Delhi with 103 casualties. In Bihar, 96 doctors have died while in Uttar Pradesh, 41 have died in the second wave.
The data also revealed that 39 doctors succumbed to Covid-19 in Rajasthan, followed by 29 each in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Jharkhand.
On May 22, the IMA said 420 doctors had lost their lives during the second Covid-19 wave. Today’s updated figure shows that the death of medical professionals is increasing rapidly in the country
748 doctors died during first wave of Covid-19
According to the IMA, India had lost 748 doctors during the first wave of Covid-19 in 2020.
While the IMA said that a thousand doctors have died due to Covid so far, the actual numbers may be higher as the doctors’ association only maintains a registry of its 3.5 lakh members-- based on input from its various branches across the country. India has over 12 lakh doctors.
It may be noted that only 66 per cent of India’s total healthcare workers have been fully vaccinated.
READ: Over 300 doctors died due to Covid during 2nd wave, at least 80 in Bihar: IMA
ALSO READ: IMA demands action against Ramdev for calling allopathy 'stupid science', blaming it for Covid deaths
ALSO READ: In second wave, India lost 269 doctors to Covid, toll climbs past 1000
WATCH: COVID Educator & Former IMA President KK Agarwal No More
