In the last 24 hours, 12 more suspected cases of Meningococcemia have been reported with one more death taking the total to 10 deaths since the disease was noticed last Friday. All major hospitals of the Central and the State Government of NCT of Delhi are fully equipped to treat the patients showing symptoms of the disease.
All hospitals and private practitioners have been advised to notify suspected cases to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi. Public have been advised not to panic since the disease is amenable to antibiotic treatment and there is sufficient stock of medicines.
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(Release ID :9047)