Seven persons suffer from diarrhea after consuming food at community event
As part of precautionary measures directed by Collector P.S. Leela Alex and District Health Officer M. Vijay Chandran, health teams conducted door-to-door checkups in the village
Seven individuals experienced severe diarrhea after dining at a community event in Nathammedu hamlet, Mel Alathur village panchayat, in Gudiyatham town. The victims, who were residents of the area, were admitted to Government Taluk Hospital on Saturday. The source of the illness is suspected to be food poisoning, specifically from biriyani served during the festival on September 18.
Local health officials stated that the patients are currently stable. K. Suresh Babu, a 60-year-old man, and his family were among those affected. After initial treatment at a local health center, the seven individuals were transferred to Government Taluk Hospital due to recurring symptoms. Doctors are closely monitoring their conditions.
In response to the outbreak, a precautionary measure was taken by the Collector and District Health Officer, who ordered a door-to-door inspection in the village to check on the 225 residents living in 94 houses. Water supply to the affected families was disconnected, and chlorinated water was provided by tractors to ensure the safety of the community.
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