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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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