{
  "id": 2801602,
  "title": "No new H1N1 strain in circulation, vaccines remain effective: ICMR",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/no-new-h1n1-strain-in-circulation-vaccines-remain-effective-icmr",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-08-23T14:08:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/india/no-new-h1n1-strain-in-circulation-vaccines-remain-effective-icmr-11787485945821.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has informed the government that there is no new H1N1 strain currently circulating in the country, according to two officials familiar with the situation. The recent surge in influenza cases is attributed to an existing H1N1 strain, not a new variant. Priyanka Sharma, a journalist at Mint, reports on the Union Ministry of Health and the pharmaceutical industry, emphasizing the importance of clear communication about health policies and their impact on the healthcare market in India. With a background in journalism and public health, Sharma has been involved in significant roles, including working with the National Health Authority. She is based in New Delhi and has a keen interest in regional cuisines, especially South Indian food.",
  "summary": "The clarification comes against the backdrop of heightened review measures by the central government.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
        "title": "No new H1N1 strain in circulation, current vaccines effective: ICMR officials",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/no-new-h1n1-strain-in-circulation-current-vaccines-effective-icmr",
        "published": "2026-08-23T11:42:21.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}