(Aditya Shaw, Intern Journalist): The number of people exposed to the unknown disease spread to Eluru in West Godavari district in Andhra Pradesh has reached 290. One person has also died. The patients of this disease started appearing in different areas of the district on Saturday night. By Sunday morning, their number increased to 170 and by the evening, it rose to more than 290. However, 140 of these people have been discharged.
Superintendent of Government Hospital, Eluru, Dr. Mohan said that the number of people falling ill is increasing. About 140 people were admitted to us from Saturday night to Sunday morning. Patients are showing symptoms like dizziness, headache, and epilepsy. The reason for this is not yet known.
Special teams of doctors arrived – meanwhile, a 45-year-old man admitted to a government hospital in Vijayawada died. He was admitted after having seen morning vomiting and epileptic symptoms. Special teams of doctors have been sent to Eluru. She is going door-to-door to identify patients.
Patient-doctors from different areas told that blood, food and water samples of all patients have been sent for forensic examination. Their report has not come yet. CT scans and X-ray reports of all patients are normal. Surprisingly, all the patients are from different areas. They have no contact among themselves and have not attended any function recently.
Despite this, everyone is showing similar symptoms. The remaining patients, including 76 women and 46 children, are undergoing treatment. A six-year-old girl has been referred to as Vijayawada in serious condition. Emergency Medicare Center has been set up there. Most of the cases have come from Kobbari Thota, Kothapeta, Torpu Veedhi, and Arundhati Peta.
Deputy CM said – no need to panic – State Deputy CM and Health Minister Ala Kali Krishna said that the situation is now under control. All types of medical facilities are being provided to the patients. Most patients recovered shortly. Some have been admitted to a government hospital for better treatment. Initially, it seemed that this problem was caused by water. The investigation did not reveal this.
After visiting the hospitals, he said that there is no need to panic. 50-bed reserves have been kept in Vijayawada government hospital for patients. The team of doctors is attending to every patient. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy will also visit Eluru on Monday. Governor Vishwa Bhushan Harichandan asked the officials to provide better treatment to the affected people.
AIIMS team also reached – BJP MP GVL Narasimha Rao spoke to the Chief Secretary of the state Neelam Sahni. He told them that a team of five doctors from Mangalagiri AIIMS had reached Eluru for treatment. Rao said that he has spoken to AIIMS Delhi director Randeep Guleria and other experts on this issue. Poisonous organic things may be the reason. At the same time, TDP general secretary Nara Lokesh accused the Reddy government of negligence.
Deputy CM and top officials arrived – Medical teams from different hospitals in West Godavari and Krishna district are camping in the affected area. Patients are being treated in special camps here. The deputy CM, health minister, and top officials are monitoring the case.
The Joint Collector informed that a call center has been established in the Eluru Municipal Office. People can call here in any emergency. Some patients are also being treated in private hospitals. About 70 patients have been discharged from the government hospital. People need not panic. Patients are benefiting from treatment. They are all recovering fast.
Corona is also suffering from Andhra Pradesh – Andhra Pradesh ranks third among the states most affected by Corona. Maharashtra and Karnataka are ahead of him. So far, 8.71 lakh cases of corona have been reported in Andhra Pradesh. More than seven thousand died in these. 8 lakh 58 thousand 115 patients have been cured. 6 thousand 166 are under treatment.
About Post Author
