MUMBAI: Senior citizens account for 84% of Mumbai’s Covid-19 deaths in January so far, making up a much higher proportion of fatalities than during the second wave. But the Omicron-driven third wave has claimed fewer lives (159), way lower than the second wave peak.
As per BMC data, of the 159 deaths, 134 were of people above 60 years, 20 (13%) were between 40 and 60, and five (about 3%) were below 40. The numbers show that up to 86% had one or more underlying health conditions; many were also unvaccinated or partially vaccinated.
