Over 2,300 H1N1 Cases Among 3,000 Influenza Infections in Delhi; CM Calls for Emergency Meeting
Officials say Delhi has reported around 3,000 influenza cases this year, with 2,308 linked to H1N1 and isolation wards set up in hospitals.
- On Tuesday, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta called an emergency review meeting to address rising H1N1 infections, with officials evaluating public health preparedness and arrangements across the capital.
- With 2,308 cases reported this year, H1N1 accounts for about 98% of influenza infections in Delhi, typically causing fever, cough, sore throat and body aches in infected individuals.
- Medical Research Director General Rajiv Bahl confirmed that respiratory surveillance data shows H1N1 is circulating widely in Delhi, as authorities continue monitoring the seasonal infection.
- Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh stated the situation is "under control," assuring residents that isolation wards have been created in every hospital with adequate doctors and medicines available.
- The Directorate of Education issued a preventive advisory to schools across Delhi, directing students and staff to strengthen respiratory hygiene through regular handwashing and proper cough etiquette.
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H1N1 Cases Rise to 3K: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Calls For Emergency Meeting
Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh on Tuesday said that Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has called for an emergency review meeting amid a rise in influenza cases in the national capital.
Over 2,300 H1N1 cases among 3,000 influenza infections in Delhi; CM calls for emergency meeting
At 2,308 cases, H1N1 infections account for the vast majority of influenza cases reported in Delhi this year, while the remaining are of other strains of influenza
The Health Department has intensified preparations to deal with seasonal diseases and H1N1, dengue and malaria in Delhi. Health Minister Dr.
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