At least 22 suspected cases of Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS), a rare neurological disorder, have been reported to the Pune Municipal Corporation primarily from the Sinhagad area in Pune city. The patients from these areas are experiencing severe limb weakness, loose motions, fever as well as abdominal pain.

Many of the patients were admitted to intensive care units at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital and Poona Hospital.

According to a report by the Indian Express, Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has confirmed the development and stated that a team will be sent to the affected areas to monitor the situation.

"Blood samples from six patients have been collected and sent to the Indian Council of Medical Research-National Institute of Virology (ICMR-NIV) for further investigations”, reports the Indian Express.