Mysuru, June 18 -- Following reports and viral videos claiming 11 deaths within 24 hours at Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research on KRS Road, the hospital witnessed a 20 percent drop in outpatient arrivals this morning.

However, the number of inpatients remained stable, including in the emergency section, where more than 20 beds have been kept ready and all of them were occupied. Some patients were also being treated on stretchers.

Hospital Medical Superintendent Dr. K.S. Sadananda told Star of Mysore that outpatient footfall had dropped by about 20 percent, largely due to panic triggered by videos and reports circulating on social media. "Heavy rain in Mysuru and surrounding areas could also have contributed t...