2.5 years-old girl dies due to adenovirus in Kolkata; Health officials concerned

• A 2.5 years-old girl died at a hospital in Kolkata's Park Circus on Friday
• As per reports, the girl was diagnosed with adenovirus
• The child had been ill for a week with fever and respiratory problems before succumbing to the virus

Concerns have been raised around the adenovirus after the death of a two-and-a-half-year-old girl at a hospital in Kolkata's Park Circus last Friday. The child had been ill for a week with fever and respiratory problems before succumbing to the virus. The incident comes just weeks after a 5-year-old child in Laketown passed away, with adenovirus suspected to have played a role alongside their COVID-19 infection.

Adenovirus is a common respiratory virus that can cause a range of illnesses, from mild cold-like symptoms to severe respiratory infections. It is transmitted through close personal contact, coughing, or sneezing. While the majority of adenovirus cases are mild and self-limiting, severe infections can occur in people with weakened immune systems, such as young children or the elderly.

Health authorities have advised people to take precautions to avoid the spread of adenovirus, including washing hands frequently, avoiding close contact with people who are sick, and covering the mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.

Experts have also urged people to get vaccinated against adenovirus where possible, as vaccination can help reduce the severity of the illness in the event of infection. The recent cases of adenovirus in Kolkata have raised concerns about the virus, with health officials reminding people to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to avoid the spread of infection.