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10 cases reported, Health Department teams continue to conduct field visitsTribune News ServiceChandigarh, June 21A day after the Health Department had issued a report which proved that water contamination had led to the diarrhoea outbreak in Mauli Jagran five days ago, the cases have finally began to decline in the area. On the other hand, Health Department teams continue to conduct their field visits. On June 18, the Health Department had collected water samples from five tube wells which are used for supplying water to Mauli Jagran and surrounding areas. The water samples were sent to the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme, District Priority Lab (IDSP-DPL) in Mani Majra. Nearly 10 cases of mild diarrhoea were reported on Thursday, taking the count to total 171 patients..