Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (MS)
Udupi, May 16: Deputy commissioner (DC) M Kurma Rao said that so far no case of Tomato flu is detected in the district.
Clarifying the matter on Monday May 16, he said, “When fever is detected in children, it is technically tested. One case resembling Tomato flu was detected three months ago. But that had foot and hand symptoms. This is referred to the health department. There is no connection between Tomato flu and this case.
“We will gather information if any new case is detected recently. We are in touch with private clinics also. All paediatricians are alerted on this subject. Instructions are passed on to paediatricians after case of Tomato flu were noticed in Kerala. So far, no cases are reported. There is no need for parents to feel concerned. Children get various kinds of flu. Continuous survey and monitoring is done from our end,” he said.