Two children dead as diarrhoea outbreak hits Patiala's Ghalodi Gate area
Patiala, August 6: A diarrhoea outbreak led by contaminated drinking water has hit Patiala yet again.
Earlier, it was reported that of the said case, at least seven were in critical condition and have been admitted to Mata Kaushalya Hospital, Patiala for treatment.
Patiala Civil Surgeon Dr Raju Dhir and Patiala Municipal Corporation Joint Commissioner visited the site to express their condolences over the death of the children.
As per the sources, Dr Dhir started the health facilities in the affected area late Friday evening.
Notably, a municipal official said last week that water samples from this location were tested and found to be drinkable. He stated that the samples will be taken again and examined again.
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