An “intense” viral fever is spreading in parts of western UP. Over the past week, at least 50 people in Agra, Firozabad, Mathura, Mainpuri, Etah and Kasganj districts have died after reporting high fever, dehydration and a sudden drop in platelet count, health department officials confirmed. Of those who died, 26 were children. With recovery time stretching on for up to 12 days, government hospitals are scrounging for beds.
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