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MP health experts fear third-wave of Covid after three children died of cold

The covid-19 infection has killed thousands of people in Madhya Pradesh. The death toll and new cases have reduced significantly but a fresh development is causing concerns among the health officials after three children in the Panna district died of cold, while three more children are sick.

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Published : Jul 5, 2021, 10:58 PM IST

Updated : Jul 6, 2021, 8:28 AM IST

Panna (Madhya Pradesh): Covid-19 infection has killed thousands of people in Madhya Pradesh. The death toll and new cases have reduced significantly but a fresh development is causing concerns among the health officials after three children in the Panna district died of cold, while three more children are sick. The news is concerning for the health experts in the state, who are worried about the third wave of Covid-19.

MP health expert fear third-wave of Covid after three children died of cold

The health department is in shock due to the death of three children in Panna. The team of the Health Department and Women and Child Development reached Chandmari village of Purushottampur Panchayat and took corona samples of all the children. The RT-PCR test reports of the children will confirm the status of Covid-19 infection.

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So far, samples of 14 people have been taken, who are suffering from cold. Even though the samples have all come negative, but the team of the Health Department is continuously monitoring.

According to the Civil Surgeon of the District Hospital, two children have died due to infection, while one child is said to have died due to malnutrition. The Civil Surgeon also says that they are monitoring the situation. Samples are being collected from the people who are suffering from cold and fever.

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The possibility of a third wave of Covid-19 has been expressed in the whole country and in such a situation, health experts are scared of this news coming from the Panna district of Madhya Pradesh.

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Last Updated : Jul 6, 2021, 8:28 AM IST

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