Over 140 people have fallen ill in the Eluru district of Andhra Pradesh, a case that is suspected to be of a viral infection. The incident has triggered panic among the residents as talk of a mysterious disease afflicting people spread. 

Eluru Government Hospital Superintendent Dr Mohan told ANI on Sunday that the symptoms of the patients include nausea and fainting, however, the reason for the sudden increase in cases is not yet known. 

Deputy Chief Minister (Health) A K K Srinivas (Nani) on Sunday said the situation is under contro, reported ANI. “All medical help has been provided to patients & everyone is safe,” he said, reports ANI. 

“We have collected blood samples and sent them for examination to determine the cause of the disease,” Deputy CM said on Saturday when around 18 cases were reported. 

West Godavari district Joint Collector Himanshu Shukla told PTI over phone that a CT scan of the victims was also taken and everything turned out to be normal.

This could be a case of viral infection, he said.

These people complained of body pains, headache, nausea and symptoms of fits before falling unconscious. But within 10-15 minutes, they became normal and there is nothing serious, Himanshu pointed out.