IndiaA week-long chlorination drive has been initiated in Wayanad district, Kerala, following a reported case of shigellosis at the Government Engineering College. The decision was made during a meeting chaired by Agriculture Minister T. Siddique, who emphasized the need for waterbody coverage and personal hygiene measures during the monsoon season. Test results confirming the infection in a student were released on July 20, with three additional students showing symptoms. Authorities are investigating the hotel where the students dined and have begun containment efforts in the affected area. Similar cases were previously reported in June, affecting 17 students and over 500 individuals.
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