, Jan. 28 -- SRINAGAR: The situation in the Badhaal area of Rajouri district is improving as no new cases have been reported in the past seven days. Authorities are awaiting forensic reports to determine the exact cause of the mysterious deaths that claimed 17 lives, including 12 children, since December 8, 2024.

Speaking to KNO, Dr Shamim Ahmad, Medical Superintendent at Government Medical College (GMC) Rajouri said no fresh cases have been reported in the last week. "Currently, 11 patients admitted last week are under observation at GMC Rajouri, but all of them are out of danger," he said.

Dr Ahmad added that none of the patients are on ventilators and their discharge will be decided soon after consultations with experts.

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