officials screen people in 2 distts after seasonal illness plaints
Mussoorie, Sept. 17 -- The health department has intensified health screening in Uttarkashi and Rudraprayag districts after several residents reported symptoms fever and skin eruptions in addition to other symptoms.
In Uttarkashi's Bhangeli village, a health department team led by chief medical officer Dr Shyam Vijay examined children suffering from boils and fever on Wednesday. Dr Vijay said the department was maintaining a close watch on the situation and that screening would continue. He also dismissed reports of a viral outbreak in the village.
Uttarakhand Jal Sansthan also tested water from the source supplying the village and found it safe for drinking, said L C Ramola, executive engineer, Uttarakhand Jal Sansthan.
Villagers said the problems began shortly after drinking water was supplied from a new source. Village head Sandeep Singh said all affected children were stable and recovering.
Meanwhile, in Rudraprayag district, a health department team conducted a medical camp in Satni village in the Bhardar region of Jakholi block after reports of several villagers simultaneously suffering from fever, said district chief medical officer Dr Parul Goyal....
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