Delhi has issued a public health advisory following a sharp rise in reported H1N1 swine flu infections as seasonal influenza spreads across the capital.

According to the figures cited in the report, confirmed H1N1 cases in Delhi have crossed 1,700 this year, with more than 110 infections reportedly recorded in a single day. The city has also reported more than 2,300 cases of influenza A, with H1N1 emerging as the dominant flu strain this season.

Health authorities have advised residents to take precautions, particularly in crowded and poorly ventilated areas. People have been urged to wear masks, maintain respiratory hygiene, wash their hands regularly, cover coughs and sneezes, and avoid close contact with people showing flu-like symptoms.

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Delhi has issued a public health advisory following a sharp rise in reported H1N1 swine flu infections as seasonal influenza spreads across the capital.

According to the figures cited in the report, confirmed H1N1 cases in Delhi have crossed 1,700 this year, with more than 110 infections reportedly recorded in a single day. The city has also reported more than 2,300 cases of influenza A, with H1N1 emerging as the dominant flu strain this season.

Health authorities have advised residents to take precautions, particularly in crowded and poorly ventilated areas. People have been urged to wear masks, maintain respiratory hygiene, wash their hands regularly, cover coughs and sneezes, and avoid close contact with people showing flu-like symptoms.


Swine Flu rise: H1N1 cases soar in Delhi, Bengaluru as health alert intensifies

H1N1 cases soar in Delhi, Bengaluru as health alert intensifies

Health authorities are closely monitoring a rise in H1N1, commonly known as swine flu, in several parts of India. Doctors say most patients are reporting symptoms such as fever, runny nose, sore throat, cough, headaches and body aches. While the majority of cases remain mild, health experts are urging people to stay alert, practice good hygiene and seek medical advice if symptoms worsen. Vulnerable groups, including young children, the elderly and those with underlying health conditions, are being advised to take extra precautions as seasonal infections increase.


Swine flu scare in India: Parts of India witness sharp rise in H1N1 cases

Swine Flu scare in India: What you need to know about H1N1 symptoms 

H1N1 influenza cases are rising sharply in Delhi, with more than 1,300 cases reportedly recorded in the national capital, nearly six times the number reported during the same period last year.

Doctors say most H1N1 infections are generally mild, with fever often subsiding within three to five days. However, elderly people, children and those with conditions such as diabetes and heart disease may face a higher risk of complications.

Common symptoms include sore throat, nasal discharge, dry cough, headache and fever. Health authorities have advised affected individuals to isolate at home, wear masks and follow basic hygiene precautions.

H1N1 cases spike nearly six-fold in Delhi

New Swine Flu strain in Canada?

According to local health authorities in Canada, the country reported its first ever case of the H1N2 virus, which a rare strain of Swine Flu.

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This marks the first human being infected with H1N2 - the Swine Flu’s rare strain. AFP reported that the case was detected long ago - in mid-October, in Alberta, Canada’s western province. So far, the case seems to be isolated, which no risk of infection spreading among people nearby.

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In a statement, local health officials said that “there is no increased risk to Albertans at this time”.

"This is the only influenza case reported in Alberta so far this flu season," the statement added.

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According to the statement, patient zero was exhibiting mild symptoms akin to those of influenza. They were “tested”, and had “quickly recovered”. Additionally, the statement added that there was no evidence to show that the virus has spread further in the country.

However, health authorities in the country are looking at where the virus emanated from, and to ascertain whether it has spread to other parts of the country.

H1N2: How prevalent is new Swine Flu strain?

Only 27 cases of H1N2 have surfaced around the world since 2005. The H1N2 virus is sometimes confused with its most common sibling - H1N1.

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H1N2 is not caused by food-related illness, and is also not transmitted to humans by consuming pork and other pig products.

"This a rare type of flu in humans, typically acquired from exposure to infected pigs and not known to spread easily from human to human," &nbsp;Theresa Tam, Chief Public Health Officer of Canada, Tweeted out.

New Swine Flu strain in Canada? According to local health authorities in Canada, the country reported its first ever case of the H1N2 virus, which a rare strain of Swine Flu.

New Swine Flu strain in Canada? According to local health authorities in Canada, the country reported its first ever case of the H1N2 virus, which a rare strain of Swine Flu. Also read: Is swine flu going to be the next pandemic? This marks the first human being infected with H1N2 - the Swine Flu’s rare strain. AFP reported that the case was detected long ago - in mid-October, in Alberta, Canada’s western province. So far, the case seems to be isolated, which no risk of infection spreading among people nearby. H1N2: New Swine Flu strain harmful to humans? In a statement, local health officials said that “there is no increased risk to Albertans at this time”. "This is the only influenza case reported in Alberta so far this flu season," the statement added. Also read: Double pandemic? Experts believe new swine flu in China could wreak havoc if left unchecked According to the statement, patient zero was exhibiting mild symptoms akin to those of influenza. They were “tested”, and had “quickly recovered”. Additionally, the statement added that there was no evidence to show that the virus has spread further in the country. However, health authorities in the country are looking at where the virus emanated from, and to ascertain whether it has spread to other parts of the country. H1N2: How prevalent is new Swine Flu strain? Only 27 cases of H1N2 have surfaced around the world since 2005. The H1N2 virus is sometimes confused with its most common sibling - H1N1. Also read: Swine flu strain with 'human pandemic potential' found increasingly in China H1N2 is not caused by food-related illness, and is also not transmitted to humans by consuming pork and other pig products. "This a rare type of flu in humans, typically acquired from exposure to infected pigs and not known to spread easily from human to human," Theresa Tam, Chief Public Health Officer of Canada, Tweeted out.

Rare strain of Swine Flu - H1N2 infects first person in Canada. How dangerous is it?

Swine flu has so far claimed over 250 lives in the country this year so far with 30 more deaths due to the disease being reported in last three days till Thursday.

Rajasthan has recorded the maximum 96 deaths and 2,706<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/maximum-cases-of-swine-flu-remain-unreported-in-india-195797"> H1N1 virus cases</a> till Thursday, followed by Gujarat which recorded 54 deaths and 1,187 cases, according to a Union health ministry data.

Punjab has reported 30 deaths and 301 cases while Madhya Pradesh reported 16 deaths and 81 cases. Maharashtra has recorded 13 deaths and 197 swine flu cases.

Delhi, which till January 28 was third in the number of swine flu cases recorded after Rajasthan and Gujarat, is now in the second position in terms of cases registering 1,409 cases and six deaths so far.

According to a report of the Directorate General of Health Services, <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-in-grip-of-swine-flu-103-fresh-cases-on-thursday-official-195883">Delhi</a>, six people died of swine flu in the national capital this year and of them, one belonged to the national capital and the rest from other places.

Haryana and Telangana recorded 589 and 390 swine flu cases and both reported two deaths due to the disease.

With the number of swine flu cases going up, the health ministry has asked the states to bolster their surveillance for early detection of the disease and also keep beds reserved in hospitals to deal with acute cases which require ventilator facility.

States have also been advised to involve district collectors in enhancing public awareness and outbreak response, a health ministry statement said.

The guidelines for influenza vaccination and the details of manufacturers of vaccine provided by the Drug Controller General of India have been shared with all states. Communication material for preventive measures has also been shared. Video conferences are being held regularly to monitor the situation.

Advisory for preparedness to seasonal influenza A (H1N1) was issued and the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) and its state units have enhanced surveillance for Influenzas like Illness (ILI) and Severe Acute Respiratory Infections (SARI).

The Drug Controller General of India has been asked to coordinate with drug manufacturers and monitor the availability of Oseltamivir, the medicine recommended by WHO, in various states.

The health ministry has recommended vaccination for healthcare workers and other priority groups. The guidelines for influenza vaccination have been shared with all states.&nbsp;

Swine flu has so far claimed over 250 lives in the country this year so far with 30 more deaths due to the disease being reported in last three days till Thursday.

Swine flu has so far claimed over 250 lives in the country this year so far with 30 more deaths due to the disease being reported in last three days till Thursday. Rajasthan has recorded the maximum 96 deaths and 2,706 H1N1 virus cases till Thursday, followed by Gujarat which recorded 54 deaths and 1,187 cases, according to a Union health ministry data. Punjab has reported 30 deaths and 301 cases while Madhya Pradesh reported 16 deaths and 81 cases. Maharashtra has recorded 13 deaths and 197 swine flu cases. Delhi, which till January 28 was third in the number of swine flu cases recorded after Rajasthan and Gujarat, is now in the second position in terms of cases registering 1,409 cases and six deaths so far. According to a report of the Directorate General of Health Services, Delhi, six people died of swine flu in the national capital this year and of them, one belonged to the national capital and the rest from other places. Haryana and Telangana recorded 589 and 390 swine flu cases and both reported two deaths due to the disease. With the number of swine flu cases going up, the health ministry has asked the states to bolster their surveillance for early detection of the disease and also keep beds reserved in hospitals to deal with acute cases which require ventilator facility. States have also been advised to involve district collectors in enhancing public awareness and outbreak response, a health ministry statement said. The guidelines for influenza vaccination and the details of manufacturers of vaccine provided by the Drug Controller General of India have been shared with all states. Communication material for preventive measures has also been shared. Video conferences are being held regularly to monitor the situation. Advisory for preparedness to seasonal influenza A (H1N1) was issued and the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) and its state units have enhanced surveillance for Influenzas like Illness (ILI) and Severe Acute Respiratory Infections (SARI). The Drug Controller General of India has been asked to coordinate with drug manufacturers and monitor the availability of Oseltamivir, the medicine recommended by WHO, in various states. The health ministry has recommended vaccination for healthcare workers and other priority groups. The guidelines for influenza vaccination have been shared with all states.

Swine flu claims 250 lives in country this year

At least 102 additional cases of swine flu were reported in Rajasthan on Monday.

The total number of positive cases in the state has reached to 1,335 so far.

The number of swine flu deaths has increased in the past few days. It has claimed 51 lives in the state in January so far.

Two cases each in Ajmer, Alwar, Dausa and Kota; one each in Nagaur, Hanumangarh, Dungarpur, Pratapgarh, Rajsamand and Jaisalmer; three in Sikar; four in Jodhpur; five in Udaipur; five in Churu; seven in Ganganagar; eight in Bikaner; nine in Barmer; and 47 cases in Jaipur have been reported positive.

Swine flu is an infection caused by one of the several swine influenza viruses (SIV), with the H1N1 strain being the most common across the country.

H1N1 virus spreads when an individual touched an infected or breathes droplets of coughs and sneezes that are in the air.

The symptoms are same as the seasonal flu, also known as the viral fever. This includes a cough, sore throat, and body ache.&nbsp;

At least 102 additional cases of swine flu were reported in Rajasthan on Monday. The total number of positive cases in the state has reached to 1,335 so far. The number of swine flu deaths has increased in the past few days.

At least 102 additional cases of swine flu were reported in Rajasthan on Monday. The total number of positive cases in the state has reached to 1,335 so far. The number of swine flu deaths has increased in the past few days. It has claimed 51 lives in the state in January so far. Two cases each in Ajmer, Alwar, Dausa and Kota; one each in Nagaur, Hanumangarh, Dungarpur, Pratapgarh, Rajsamand and Jaisalmer; three in Sikar; four in Jodhpur; five in Udaipur; five in Churu; seven in Ganganagar; eight in Bikaner; nine in Barmer; and 47 cases in Jaipur have been reported positive. Swine flu is an infection caused by one of the several swine influenza viruses (SIV), with the H1N1 strain being the most common across the country. H1N1 virus spreads when an individual touched an infected or breathes droplets of coughs and sneezes that are in the air. The symptoms are same as the seasonal flu, also known as the viral fever. This includes a cough, sore throat, and body ache.

Swine flu scare: Number of positive cases climb to 1335 in Rajasthan

With Telangana witnessing a rise in swine flu cases recently, data has revealed that samples of 892 people were tested positive at the Institute of Preventive Medicine lab over the last three months."Temperature has dipped.

The virus will survive more in low temperatures. In the last three months, 4228 swine flu samples were tested in the Institute of Preventive Medicine lab in which 892 tested positive," Fever Hospital Director Dr K Shankar told ANI.

Furthermore, Shankar urged people to take all the necessary precautions to prevent themselves from getting swine flu. "All health officials have been alerted about swine flu and we expect a decline in the number of cases after this month," he added.

Swine flu is an infection caused by one of the several Swine Influenza Viruses (SIV), with the H1N1 strain being the most common across the country, particularly in Telangana.

The H1N1 virus spreads when an individual touched an infected or breathes droplets of coughs and sneezes that are in the air.

The symptoms are the same as the seasonal flu, also known as the viral fever. This includes a cough, sore throat, and body ache.&nbsp;

The H1N1 virus spreads when an individual touched an infected or breathes droplets of coughs and sneezes that are in the air.

With Telangana witnessing a rise in swine flu cases recently, data has revealed that samples of 892 people were tested positive at the Institute of Preventive Medicine lab over the last three months."Temperature has dipped. The virus will survive more in low temperatures. In the last three months, 4228 swine flu samples were tested in the Institute of Preventive Medicine lab in which 892 tested positive," Fever Hospital Director Dr K Shankar told ANI. Furthermore, Shankar urged people to take all the necessary precautions to prevent themselves from getting swine flu. "All health officials have been alerted about swine flu and we expect a decline in the number of cases after this month," he added. Swine flu is an infection caused by one of the several Swine Influenza Viruses (SIV), with the H1N1 strain being the most common across the country, particularly in Telangana. The H1N1 virus spreads when an individual touched an infected or breathes droplets of coughs and sneezes that are in the air. The symptoms are the same as the seasonal flu, also known as the viral fever. This includes a cough, sore throat, and body ache.

Telangana: 892 people detected with swine flu in 3 months, reveals data

The deadly swine flu virus seems to be spreading its wings again. The Rajasthan government, Wednesday, issued a swine flu alert as the virus claimed 12 lives this year.

Two people in Jaipur died of&nbsp;swine flu on Tuesday.

The deceased included a 76-year-old who was undergoing treatment at a private city hospital&nbsp;

As many as 19 people were tested positive for swine flu on Tuesday after which the Vasundhara Raje regime issued another health alert across Rajasthan.&nbsp;

The capital city, Jaipur, alone reported 10 fresh cases.&nbsp;

The state health department has issued strict instructions, urging locals to get a thorough screening.

The Rajasthan government sounded a swine flu alert on January 3, 2018.&nbsp;

According to a PTI report, close to 400 people were diagnosed with the virus in December 2017.

&ldquo;We are ensuring that swine flu symptoms are diagnosed early on and treatment is given,&rdquo; State Health Minister Kalicharan Saraf said.

According to medical and health department records, Rajasthan witnessed 241 swine flu deaths since January 2017.

As many as 11,721 people were screened for swine flu between January 1&nbsp;and December 19, 2017; 3,214 were tested positive.

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

As many as 19 people were tested positive for swine flu on Tuesday

The deadly swine flu virus seems to be spreading its wings again. The Rajasthan government, Wednesday, issued a swine flu alert as the virus claimed 12 lives this year. Two people in Jaipur died of swine flu on Tuesday. The deceased included a 76-year-old who was undergoing treatment at a private city hospital As many as 19 people were tested positive for swine flu on Tuesday after which the Vasundhara Raje regime issued another health alert across Rajasthan. The capital city, Jaipur, alone reported 10 fresh cases. The state health department has issued strict instructions, urging locals to get a thorough screening. The Rajasthan government sounded a swine flu alert on January 3, 2018. According to a PTI report, close to 400 people were diagnosed with the virus in December 2017. “We are ensuring that swine flu symptoms are diagnosed early on and treatment is given,” State Health Minister Kalicharan Saraf said. According to medical and health department records, Rajasthan witnessed 241 swine flu deaths since January 2017. As many as 11,721 people were screened for swine flu between January 1 and December 19, 2017; 3,214 were tested positive. (With inputs from agencies)

Rajasthan government issues second swine flu alert 

The Philippines plans to cull 400,000 chickens, quails and ducks after confirming the country&#39;s first outbreak of bird flu, Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Pinol on Friday.

The avian flu outbreak was detected in a farm in a town in Pampanga province, north of the capital Manila, which later spread to neighbouring farms. There has been no case of human transmission so far, Pinol told reporters.

&quot;We will cull all 400,000 birds within a 1-km area. We don&#39;t want diseases to spread,&quot; Pinol said.

The source of the disease and the strain of avian flu were not immediately clear. There were indications as early as April of bird flu hitting one farm, but the situation worsened in July, with around 37,000 birds dying during the period, Pinol said.

He said he has informed President Rodrigo Duterte of the outbreak and a report will be submitted to the Paris-based World Organisation for Animal Health.

The Department of Agriculture will hold a briefing at 0800 GMT.

The Philippines is the latest country in Asia, Europe and Africa where the bird flu viruses have spread in recent months. Many strains only infect birds, but the H7N9 strain has led to human cases, including fatalities, in China. 
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The Philippines is the latest country in Asia, Europe and Africa where the bird flu viruses have spread in recent months.

The Philippines plans to cull 400,000 chickens, quails and ducks after confirming the country's first outbreak of bird flu, Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Pinol on Friday. The avian flu outbreak was detected in a farm in a town in Pampanga province, north of the capital Manila, which later spread to neighbouring farms. There has been no case of human transmission so far, Pinol told reporters. "We will cull all 400,000 birds within a 1-km area. We don't want diseases to spread," Pinol said. The source of the disease and the strain of avian flu were not immediately clear. There were indications as early as April of bird flu hitting one farm, but the situation worsened in July, with around 37,000 birds dying during the period, Pinol said. He said he has informed President Rodrigo Duterte of the outbreak and a report will be submitted to the Paris-based World Organisation for Animal Health. The Department of Agriculture will hold a briefing at 0800 GMT. The Philippines is the latest country in Asia, Europe and Africa where the bird flu viruses have spread in recent months. Many strains only infect birds, but the H7N9 strain has led to human cases, including fatalities, in China.

Philippines reports avian flu outbreak

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