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Kerala reports seven more Shigella infections, total cases rise to 16

Updated On: 12 June, 2026 02:07 PM IST | Wayanad (Kerala) | mid-day online correspondent

Officials have urged residents to strictly follow health advisories, maintain personal hygiene and ensure cleanliness of food, drinking water and surrounding areas

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District Medical Officer Dr K T Rekha said the health condition of all 16 infected students is currently satisfactory. Representational Pic/File/Istock

District Medical Officer Dr K T Rekha said the health condition of all 16 infected students is currently satisfactory. Representational Pic/File/Istock

Seven more cases of Shigella infection have been confirmed among students in Kerala's Wayanad district, taking the total number of infected children to 16, health officials said on Friday, reported the PTI.

The officials have intensified disease surveillance, awareness campaigns and preventive measures as efforts continue to contain the outbreak.

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