In Himachal Pradesh, there were over 38,000 conjunctivitis cases reported in August
Over 38,000 instances of conjunctivitis have been recorded in Himachal Pradesh this month, with 1,701 infections only on August 28.
Mandi district recorded the most instances—6,084—of any district in the state, followed by Kangra with 5,840 cases, Hamirpur with 5,797 cases, Solan with 4,033 cases, and Chamba with 3,944 cases.
According to the statistics, 3,855 instances of conjunctivitis were reported in the Sirmaur district, 3,471 in Una, 2,200 in Shimla, 1,839 in Bilaspur, 1,442 in Kullu, and 16 in Kinnaur. So far, the illness has not been present in the Lahaul and Spiti area.
According to Sudesh Kumar Mokta, mission director of the National Health Mission, between August 1 and August 28 in Himachal Pradesh, there were up to 38,521 instances of conjunctivitis recorded.
According to Dr. Gopal Berry, director of state health services, incidences of conjunctivitis, sometimes known as the eye flu, are being recorded from various sections of the state. Symptoms include eye redness, stickiness, irritation, and in some cases swelling. According to him, it is a common virus that clears up in three to five days and has no effect on eyesight.
Conjunctivitis sufferers have been recommended by doctors to stay away from busy areas and segregate personal things, such as handkerchiefs, towels, pillows, sheets, and clothing. Additionally, they have encouraged parents to keep sick children home from school for three to five days.
