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Shigella infection confirmed in three areas of Malappuram in Keralam

Headline via Telangana Today · first report 12 Nov, 10:31 IST, latest 12 Nov, 17:09 IST

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What we know

4 independent news organisations have reported this story. The first report we saw came from Telangana Today at 12 Nov, 10:31 IST; the latest is from Oneindia at 12 Nov, 17:09 IST. Rational Times has not independently confirmed the details: read each report through the links below.

StatusVerified
Reported by4 news organisations
First report12 Nov, 10:31 IST
Latest report12 Nov, 17:09 IST
DeskIndia

What the reports sayEach newsroom’s own summary of its report, from its feed

Kerala's Health Department intensified surveillance in Malappuram after Shigella infections were confirmed in three areas, with 75 cases reported this year. Authorities strengthened containment measures, banned public feasts in affected areas and urged…
The latest infections have been reported from Areekode, Pulpatta and Edavanna, prompting the district-level Rapid Response Team (RRT) to convene an emergency meeting to assess the situation
The Keralam Health Department has stepped up surveillance and preventive measures in northern Malappuram district after Shigella infections were confirmed in three areas, with people being urged to exercise caution. The district has reported 75 Shigella cases…

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