Archive · 30 Aug 2026
Odisha Urges Calm Over Scrub Typhus Reports in Angul
Health officials in Odisha reported possible scrub typhus cases in Angul.
They said people should not panic yet.
Nine samples first tested positive using rapid test kits.
Later, more detailed ELISA tests found all nine to be negative.
Other samples are still being tested.
A health team has gone to the area to check what is happening.
The team is also making sure people can receive medical care.
Officials are watching the situation closely and taking safety measures.
Odisha’s Health Department advised people not to panic over reported scrub typhus cases in Angul.
Nine initially positive rapid-test results were negative in subsequent confirmatory ELISA tests.
Testing of the remaining samples through ELISA is still underway.
A district health team is assessing the situation and arranging necessary medical care.
Authorities have begun active surveillance and other precautionary public health measures.
- Who
- Odisha’s State Health Department and a district health team.
- What
- Officials said nine rapid-test-positive scrub typhus cases were negative in confirmatory ELISA tests, while other samples remain under examination.
- When
- The advisory was issued on Sunday; testing and monitoring are ongoing.
- Where
- Angul, Odisha.
- Why
- To prevent public alarm while authorities assess the reported cases and provide necessary medical care.
- Location
- Angul, Odisha
- Initially reported cases
- Nine cases tested positive in the first phase through rapid tests.
- Confirmatory results
- All nine were subsequently negative in ELISA tests.
- Remaining samples
- Testing through ELISA is underway.
- Health response
- A district health team is at the spot to assess the situation.
- Preventive measures
- Active surveillance and other public health interventions have been initiated.
- Official advice
- The public was advised not to panic.