Eluru residents prescribed helmets to counter collapsing injuries

By Sharon Thambala Eluru (Andhra Pradesh), Dec 11 : Amid cases of people suddenly collapsing in Andhra Pradesh’s West Godavari district headquarters Eluru on being struck with the mysterious illness, doctors advised the townspeople on the go to wear helmets for safety.
“We advised all the people travelling outside to wear a helmet. Because even when riding a bicycle or a two-wheeler they are suddenly falling,” West Godavari District hospital superintendent Mohan told IANS.
He said there is a high risk of sustaining injuries and the helmets’ prescription applies to everybody in Eluru.
“Cases of people falling off from vehicles were reported. They were in countable numbers, some autorickshaw drivers fell down while driving and starting their vehicles. Motorcyclists have fallen. People fell down while working,” highlighted the senior doctor.
Mohan also observed that some people suffered convulsions while just sleeping.
Corroborating the caution advised by doctors, a 26-year-old mother of two, who suffered the mysterious illness vouched with the doctor’s advice.