Chemical spill: AIIMS issues health advisory

It said the affected can contact the helpline number 1800 116117 of the National Poisons Information Centre for help. In a health advisory issued in public interest, the institute urged people not to panic and advised those affected to remove the contaminated clothing and rinse eyes thoroughly with plenty of water.

A five-member team led by Y K Gupta, HoD of pharmacology, visited the school and the depot, and interacted with the hospitals where the affected have been admitted.