Archive · 7 Jan 2026
Jaundice Outbreak at Odisha School
There is a jaundice outbreak at a school in Odisha, India, with over 50 people affected.
The school's water supply is being tested to find the cause.
Officials think the problem might be from the school's borewell water or food from outside the school.
The test results will be available soon, and the officials are working to find out what caused the outbreak.
Over 50 cases of jaundice reported at Navodaya Vidyalaya in Khurda, Odisha.
Water samples collected and sent for testing, with results expected within 24 hours.
Officials suspect the outbreak may be due to borewell water or external food sources.
Water Corporation of Odisha (Watco) monitors water quality round-the-clock.
Investigation is ongoing to determine the exact cause of the outbreak.
- Who
- Students and staff at Navodaya Vidyalaya, Khurda, Odisha
- What
- Jaundice outbreak with over 50 cases
- When
- Currently ongoing, with water samples sent for testing
- Where
- Navodaya Vidyalaya, Khurda, Odisha
- Why
- Suspected contamination from borewell water or external food sources
- Location
- Navodaya Vidyalaya, Khurda, Odisha
- Number of Cases
- Over 50
- Water Source
- Borewell and possibly external sources
- Investigation Status
- Ongoing
- Expected Test Results
- Within 24 hours
