Swine flu has claimed the lives of five more people across the country, taking the death toll of people affected by the disease up to 15. The number of people affected by the disease has risen to 199.
According to reports, swine flu has claimed two more lives in the national capital, taking the death toll to five in the city, while 26 people were tested positive for the H1N1 virus.
Toll Free Number for Swine Flu Announced
The Telangana government has announced the toll-free number to attend to swine flu cases in the state.
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Meanwhile, in Gujarat, three more deaths were reported during the last 24 hours, with 12 new cases of swine flu being reported from the state.
According to reports, a team of health experts from New Delhi had completed its assessment of the swine flu situation in Telangana and called for improving hygiene and pro-active testing of samples.
The three-member team said that it will submit its report to the Centre as soon as it returns to the national capital, adding that there is no need for panic, and stating that the number of swine flu cases will come down with the rise in temperatures.
Source: ANI
The three-member team said that it will submit its report to the Centre as soon as it returns to the national capital, adding that there is no need for panic, and stating that the number of swine flu cases will come down with the rise in temperatures.
Source: ANI
Positive Cases for Swine Flu Among Medical Students and Doctor
Fifty fresh swine flu cases reported on Friday, among which three were medicos taking the overall positive cases to 299.
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 Doctors in Telangana Take Shots for Swine FluA group of 25 postgraduate doctors of Gandhi Hospital took anti-H1N1 vaccine, each paying Rs 380 from their pocket. | Advertisement
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Swine Flu Worsens in Telangana, Centre Assures All Help
The swine flu situation in Telangana is taking a turn for the worse despite the Center giving all assurances of help to prevent the spread, said the Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao.
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