Malappuram, Oct. 17 -- A jaundice outbreak affecting nearly 100 people in Malappuram district of Kerala has claimed one life, triggering intensified health surveillance and inspections of food establishments in Wandoor.
Sattar, a trader from Kalikavu, died while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Kozhikode. Eighteen people are currently receiving treatment, with one patient's condition reported to be serious.
The outbreak is suspected to be linked to food consumed at a newly opened restaurant on Manjeri Road in Wandoor. Cases have been identified among people from Wandoor, Thiruvali and Kalikavu.
The infections were reported among people who had eaten at the restaurant between October 3 and 18. The first cases were detected am...