Delhi health dept issues advisory as swine flu cases rise
Delhi has recorded over 2,300 Influenza-A cases this year, including over 1,777 H1N1 cases till Friday. The health department said 114 H1N1 cases were reported on Thursday alone.
The Delhi health department has issued an advisory as the number of swine flu cases rises in the national capital. Over 2,300 Influenza-A cases, including over 1,777 H1N1 cases, were recorded this year till Friday. On Thursday alone, 114 H1N1 cases were reported. The advisory advises covering mouth and nose while coughing or sneezing, washing hands regularly, wearing masks in crowded places, and avoiding close contact with those suffering from respiratory illnesses.
It also warns against touching one's eyes and nose, not spitting in public, and staying hydrated. Symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, breathing difficulty, body ache, or headache should prompt a visit to a doctor rather than self-medication. The health department is ready to handle the seasonal rise in influenza cases, with hospitals under special surveillance and referral laboratories designated.
Training sessions for healthcare workers on guidelines and symptoms are also underway. As of Friday, 159 influenza cases were reported, of which 155 were Influenza-A cases, including 114 H1N1, 4 Influenza-B cases, and 159 influenza cases in total this year.
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