About 140 people fell ill Sunday in the town of Eluru, in the West Godavari district. The cause of his illness has yet to be determined.
However, authorities said the situation is under control at local government hospitals in Eluru, West Godavari district, where patients were admitted with complaints of dizziness and epilepsy. “All medical help has been provided to patients and everyone is safe,” said Andhra Pradesh Deputy Minister of Health and Vice President Alla Kalikrishna Srinivas.
“The number of people getting sick in Eluru is increasing. From last night to this morning, around 140 people were admitted and discharged. Symptoms include nausea and fainting. The reason is not yet known,” Dr. Mohan, Superintendent of Eluru Government Hospital.
As soon as the doctors and the police learned of the matter, they were transferred to the Eluru government general hospital.
Doctors said they sent the patients’ blood samples to the Vijayawada government hospital for analysis.
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