Over 5,300 died of Covid-19 in two worst months of pandemic in Gujarat

Gandhinagar: Over 5,300 persons died of Covid-19 infection in Gujarat in last two months during ongoing second wave of pandemic that is on its decline now. Total deaths due to Covid-19 in Gujarat as per official data were 9,833 on 31st May. The first death due to Covid-19 was reported in the State in March 2020.

In the month of April and May this year, over 5,300 persons died of Covid-19 infection as per official data by the State government, released after post-death audits.

Gujarat had reported 4,528 deaths due to Covid-19 till 1st of April this year which increased to 7,183 on 30th April due to addition of 2,655 deaths in the State during April.

On the last day of the month of May yesterday, total death toll of Covid-19 in Gujarat was 9,833, which shows there were roughly 2,645 Covid-19 deaths in the State in May.

Based on these official figures, on an average, per day over 86 persons died of Covid-19 infection in these two months. It translates to more than 3 deaths per hour.

While conclusions above are on the basis of official figures of deaths due to Covid-19 infection shared by the government, the count of Covid-19 “triggered” deaths, attributed to post-covid complications and co-morbidities could be much higher.  DeshGujarat