One person dies of suspected chikungunya

Kottayam, May 26 (UNI) One person died at the Medical College Hospital here today with symptoms of chikungunya while hundreds of persons are undergoing treatment in various hospitals in the region.

The deceased was identified as N A Rasheed (48) from Kanjirappally.

Meanwhile, Kerala Congress leader K M Mani today criticised the State Government for not taking effective steps to contain the epidemic including chikungunya, jaundice and other viral fever in the region.

He alleged that inaction on the part of the Government was the main reason for the alarming situation.

UNI