Two dies in diarrhea outbreak

KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: An outbreak of diarrhea in Sabu Island has killed two people and affected 53 others, Antara quoted health official Dr. Agus Berek as saying yesterday.

The 53 affected residents are in hospital.

A medical team has been sent to stop the outbreak spreading.

Many people attribute the outbreak to the prolonged drought. (swe)