"Over 200 diarrhoea cases reported in Jajpur," says Director of Public Health for Odisha govt

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], June 13 (ANI): Director of Public Health, Odisha, Dr Nilakantha Mishra, said on Friday that there is a sudden rise in diarrhoea cases in the last three days, with over 200 people affected in Jajpur District in Odisha.
Mishra said steps are being taken to treat patients and stop the spread.
Health workers are visiting homes to check on people and give medicines. The source of the infection is being studied, and people have been advised to drink safe water. Officials hope the situation will be under control soon.
Speaking to ANI, Dr Nilakantha Mishra said, "Suddenly, there has been a surge of diarrhoea cases in the last 3 days... We have taken steps to prevent further occurrences and also treat the patients who have been affected. The field staff go from home to home to check whether there is any infected patient or if they have been given preventive medication. The source of the infection is also being studied. We have told people to use safe drinking water... The number of affected cases is more than 200... The final report has not come till now, but as a preliminary report, 3 people have died, of which two probably died due to diarrhoea... The number of cases is coming down. We hope that it will be under control very shortly..."
Mishra urged people to report symptoms immediately, take prescribed medicines, and drink safe water. He also advised the public to avoid roadside and fast food, especially during the rainy season, as such infections tend to increase.
"People should immediately report to the hospital if they notice any signs of infection. They must take the prescribed medication, use safe drinking water, and avoid roadside and fast foods. During this season, especially in the rains, such cases tend to rise, so everyone needs to be cautious," he further added. (ANI)