Chandigarh Records First COVID-19 Death of 2025
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Chandigarh has reported its first COVID-19 related death of 2025. A 40-year-old man from Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh, who was working in Ludhiana, succumbed to the virus at the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) in Sector 32, Chandigarh.
The patient was referred to GMCH from Ludhiana after testing positive for COVID-19. He had been admitted with respiratory problems four days prior and was in isolation in the hospital's COVID-19 ward. He died early on Wednesday morning.
While the exact variant and comorbidities are yet to be officially confirmed, this death comes amidst a recent surge in COVID-19 cases across the country. Health officials in Chandigarh are urging residents to remain vigilant, adhere to COVID-19 protocols, including wearing masks in public and maintaining social distancing, and to get tested if they experience symptoms.
The health department is actively tracing contacts of the deceased as a precautionary measure. Doctors are advising caution, especially for vulnerable groups, but also reiterating that most current infections are mild and manageable.
Chandigarh Records First COVID-19 Death in New Wave as Ludhiana Man Succumbs
Chandigarh has reported its first COVID-19 related death of 2025, amidst a recent surge in cases across India. A 40-year-old man from Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh, who had been working in Ludhiana, passed away at the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) in Sector 32, Chandigarh, on Wednesday morning.
The patient had been referred to GMCH from Ludhiana after testing positive for COVID-19 and was admitted with respiratory issues four days prior. He was in isolation in the hospital's COVID-19 ward.
This marks the first reported COVID-19 fatality in Chandigarh during what health officials are calling a new wave of infections. While details regarding the specific variant and any underlying health conditions (comorbidities) of the deceased have not yet been officially released, the death has prompted renewed concern.
Across India, active COVID-19 cases have surpassed the 1,000 mark, with states like Kerala, Maharashtra, and Delhi reporting significant increases. Experts and health authorities emphasize that while the virus continues to mutate, the currently circulating variants, including sub-lineages of Omicron like JN.1, are generally causing milder symptoms akin to viral fever.
However, health officials in Chandigarh are urging residents to remain cautious, particularly vulnerable groups such as young children, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals. They advise adhering to COVID-19 protocols, including wearing masks in crowded places, maintaining social distancing, and getting tested if symptoms arise. Hospitals in Chandigarh and other affected regions are reportedly prepared to manage any increase in cases, with sufficient beds, oxygen, and essential medicines.
Contact tracing for the deceased is underway as a precautionary measure. Doctors stress the importance of not panicking, as most infections are manageable, but also highlight the need for continued vigilance and prompt medical attention for severe symptoms.
