Jaundice outbreak: Stricter drinking water norms - South India - Kochi - ibnlive

Jaundice outbreak: Stricter drinking water norms - South India - Kochi - ibnlive

Number of other diseases reported so far are Hepatitis B (23 cases), Hepatitis E (15) and Typhoid (53),” said district medical officer Dr Sudhakaran. Meanwhile, the Collector P I Sheik Pareeth on Tuesday issued an order restricting collection of water only from 27 sources certified by the Department of Health. He has banned collection of water from other sources, including Periyar.