Guwahati News Desk: At least three people were killed and nearly 500 were injured after being stung by poisonous scorpions in Egypt’s southern city of Aswan.
According to the health officials, it was due to the extreme weather in Egypt, that a swarm of scorpions came out from their nests, which resulted in hundreds of people in the southern city of Aswan being stung and three people to die from their injuries.
As informed by a health ministry official, those who were injured have been hospitalized and are receiving treatment.
Several doctors were redirected from the COVID-19 vaccination centers to help treat those stung by the scorpions.
In addition, the authorities have provided extra amounts of anti-venom medication to medical units in villages near Aswan.
Meanwhile, the government has urged people avoid visiting garden areas or standing under a tree.
