Vadodara Chief District Health Officer Dr Minaxi Chauhan, who visited the affected areas in Padra Thursday, said that three patients, including a minor, have tested positive for cholera and are undergoing treatment. “While around 22 to 25 patients with suspected cholera are admitted at the hospital, three have tested positive,” she added.Chauhan said  since July 15  the municipality “witnessed an increased number of patients showing symptoms of cholera”.

Later, the health department undertook a check of water pipelines and found two leakages leading to contamination. Both have been repaired, Chauhan said. “The health department is visiting the affected areas to undertake surveillance work…” she added.

Meanwhile, the Vadodara Municipal Corporation has reported four confirmed cases of cholera till Tuesday.