Suspected GBS deaths in Maharashtra rise to 5; cases up at 149

In Maharashtra, the number of suspected deaths due to Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) has risen to five, with 149 cases reported and 124 confirmed. Many cases are from Pune and nearby areas. Contaminated water in Pune, containing E-Coli bacteria, has been identified as a possible cause of the GBS outbreak, with chemical and biological tests ongoing.