Kerala reported 10 new cases of Shigella infection on Saturday, taking the state’s tally this year to 266. June alone has seen 190 infections and six deaths, with Kozhikode, Malappuram, and Wayanad among the worst affected districts.
Two students in Wayanad tested positive for Shigella infection, prompting Kerala authorities to intensify surveillance and preventive measures. A high-level review meeting is scheduled as cases emerge in multiple districts, with officials stressing hygiene, safe water, and early treatment
