Assam: Eye flu outbreak in Pathsala; school in Bajali closed

PATHSALA: As conjunctivitis cases are surging in Pathsala, with children being the most affected, a school in Bajali shut down after an outbreak of conjunctivitis among the students.

In view of the safety of students, the authorities of Anandaram Baruah Academy of Pathsala decided to suspend the classes till Monday after several students of the school were infected with viral eye flu diseases.

Nandita Barman, principal of senior secondary of the school, said, “Around 80% of our students from nursery to class 8 as well as teachers are suffering from eye flu. So, we decided to close our school for the safety of our students. We also informed the health department for treatment.”

Dr SN Patgiri, an eye specialist said, “During the last five days many patients came here for treatment for this viral disease. The disease is highly contagious.” He also said, “Conjunctivitis is a highly contagious eye infection caused by various viruses. Common symptoms include redness, itching, excessive tearing and a gritty feeling in the eye. It can spread easily through direct or indirect contact with an infected person’s eye secretions, contaminated objects or respiratory droplets.”” “Wash your hands before you touch your eyes. If you have such symptoms, wash your eyes with warm water, stay at home,” he added. As per report, suspected conjunctivitis outbreak has been reported in several schools and colleges in Bajali.

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