Amaravati: Experts from different premier national and international research institutions have sought more time to ascertain the exact cause of the mysterious illness among residents of Eluru, West Godavari.
Based on initial studies, experts are divided in their views and said they want to take up more investigations to zero-in on the agent behind the sudden illness.
Scientists from CCMB, IICT, WHO, NIN, AIIMS and the public health department have camped in Eluru town and are carrying out in-depth studies on the illness. Experts from the World Health Organisation (WHO) suspect that the spraying and mixing of high quantities of chlorine and bleaching powder as part of Covid-19 containment measures by the local civic body might be behind the mystery illness.
Meanwhile, chief minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy took stock of the situation in Eluru with scientists, researchers, medical officers and senior officials on Wednesday. Responding to the views expressed by experts, the chief minister sug gested they first focus on issues related to water contamination and take up immediate remedial measures. The chief minister expressed satisfaction about the quality of healthcare provided to patients and the dip in number of cases. “We are ready to take up comprehensive measures after getting the final investigation reports from all the agencies. First focus on the water contamination issues to provide immediate relief to the public,” the chief minister said.
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