Viral infection cases on rise amid dual weather in Ahmedabad

With the onset of the changing season in Gujarat, Ahmedabad is witnessing a surge in cold, cough, and viral fever cases. On average, 110 individuals are being admitted daily due to fever in the city.

According to numbers of EMRI 108 emergency services, a total of 4,941 people have been admitted to hospitals in the last 45 days due to severe fever. 

During the same period last year, the number of patients admitted to hospitals due to fever was 5,186.

In Sola Civil Hospital, 196 cases of viral infection have been reported in two weeks, while more than 24,000 patients went to OPD (Outpatient Department) treatment. 

Out of these, 9,000 patients were admitted. On the other hand, a significant increase in water-borne disease cases has also been observed. 

Last month, there were 96 cases of water-borne diseases like diarrhoea and vomiting in Asarwa Civil Hospital, whereas 86 cases have been reported in just 18 days this month. Notably, there has been a partial increase in cases of diarrhoea and vomiting due to the wedding season. 

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