COVID-19 Witness Resurgence, Working Population Hardest Hit

After months of low numbers, COVID-19 is gradually resurfacing in Indore, with 196 cases reported in the past three months, 175 of them in June alone, marking a clear upward trend.

- Our Staff Reporter

Health officials confirm that the virus is once again impacting the city's working-age population the most, similar to what was seen during the second and third waves of the pandemic.

As per health department data, nearly 79% of recent cases are from the 20 to 60-year age group. The 21-40 age group, which includes office workers, professionals and daily commuters, accounts for the largest share at 48%. Another 24% of infections are from those aged 41 to 60, while only 31 patients have been reported in the 61-80 age group.