20 villagers fall sick from unknown diseases
Panic gripped the people of two villages in Bera after at least 20 people fell sick from unknown diseases yesterday. They were rushed to Bera Upazila Health Complex and given treatment. Receiving information, Pabna civil surgeon and a medical team from the district headquarters rushed to the spot and treated the patients. They also visited the homes of the patients at Chakla and Panchuria villages, sources said. When contacted, an official of Bera Health Complex said some 10 or 12 patients were admitted to the hospital but the doctors could not diagnose the disease.