Visakhapatnam: A large number of people in the city of Vizag are affected with conjunctivitis. 

The public affected by the virus are getting eye infections. The virus spreads through the air and infecting people. They are suffering with watering and burning eyes. Doctors advised the public to keep a distance from those infected and not to shake hands with them and wear glasses to minimize the spread of the virus. 

The city is filled with the debris of fallen trees Hudhud recent cyclone and authorities still have not deleted. Even drinking water is also not yet purified. The public is also consuming unclean water and unhygienic living conditions. 

All these effects have influenced the health status of the population being affected by bacterial diseases related viruses. Today people are suffering from eye infections. His eyes are red and watering burning sensation. 

Medical resident K.G.Hospital K.S.L.G. Sastri said 'virus is the leading cause of conjunctivitis. We must keep distance with people affected by the infection and should not use their handkerchiefs and other items. Patients must use eyedrops and maintain personal hygiene. Cleaning will go a long way in keeping away from the eye infection. "