Shigella outbreak in Kerala under control, says health minister

ANI | Thiruvananthapuram

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

Kerala Health Minister KK Shailaja has said that Shigella bacterial reported in some areas of Kozhikode corporation is under control now.

"Shigella bacterial infection which spreads through contaminated water had reported in rural parts of Kozhikode last year as well. This year, the infection has been reported in the corporation limit, Mayanad, and Kottamparamba areas. The health department has conducted an awareness campaign and set up medical camps. Wells in the area were chlorinated," he said.

Shailaja also said that Shigella bacteria are present in densely populated areas.

The health department has directed people to drink boiled water, she added.