26 June : The occurrence of Hepatitis-A among 12 resident doctors of PGIMER, Chandigarh has been investigated. Water samples were collected from various sites of the Institute including all the messess, hostels and different areas of the hospital. Water test results indicated that water is bacteriologically safe. All the food handlers in different messes were tested negative for Hepatitis-A. The possible source of infection may be contaminated items such as ice used in making fresh fruit juices/shakes etc. or raw vegetables consumed as salad. Necessary prevention and control measures have been instituted.