2 hrs ago

Collector Reports No Fresh Chloroquine Reactions in Golaguppa

Collector Reports No Fresh Chloroquine Reactions in Golaguppa
No Fresh Case of Reaction to Chloroquine at Golaguppa Village: Collector · deccanchronicle.com

Officials said no new people became sick from a reaction to chloroquine in Golaguppa village by Wednesday night.

Medical teams are still watching the villagers carefully.

They plan to write down each person's health history and current symptoms.

Fifty-two people had been admitted to a nearby hospital.

Twenty-four had already gone home, and eight were still receiving treatment.

Sixteen more were expected to return to the village by ambulance.

Thirteen people, including nine children, tested positive for malaria and were being treated.

The family of a seven-year-old girl who died received financial help.

Key facts

Fresh chloroquine-reaction cases
None reported by Wednesday night
Hospital admissions
52 people
Returned home
24 people
Still receiving treatment
Eight people at the time of the statement
Malaria-positive patients
13, including nine children
Financial assistance
Rs 30,000 provided to the deceased girl's family
Medical plan
Create individual health records for every villager

Sources

Related news