Shruthi. 
Chennai

12-year-old dies of dengue in Kanchipuram

12-year-old Shruthi in Kanchipuram has died of dengue despite getting treated.

migrator

Chennai

The class-7 student fell ill last week. Upon taking blood test in a private hospital in Kanchipuram, it was confirmed Shruthi had dengue.

She was then admitted to Kanchipuram Government hospital. Shruthi's condition could not revived despite serious efforts, she passed away on Saturday.

Following Shruthi's death, the health department sanitised her area.  

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