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Delhi records 138 new H1N1 infections in 24 hours, total exceeds 2,400
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 27 Aug 2026, 10:33 AM
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Delhi health officials said 138 additional H1N1 cases were confirmed in the last 24 hours, taking the city’s cumulative tally beyond 2,400 infections.
The Delhi health department confirmed that 138 new cases of H1N1 influenza were identified in the past 24 hours, raising the city’s total count to more than 2,400 since the outbreak began. Health officials emphasized that the numbers reflect ongoing community transmission and that surveillance remains active across hospitals and testing centres.
Authorities have urged residents to seek medical attention promptly if they experience flu-like symptoms such as fever, cough or body aches, and to adhere to preventive measures including regular hand washing and avoiding close contact with sick individuals.
The department continues to monitor the situation closely, with daily updates expected as more test results are processed. No additional details on fatalities or severe cases were released at this time.
Public health experts note that H1N1, a strain of swine flu, typically peaks during the winter months, and vaccination campaigns are being reinforced to curb further spread.
Authorities have urged residents to seek medical attention promptly if they experience flu-like symptoms such as fever, cough or body aches, and to adhere to preventive measures including regular hand washing and avoiding close contact with sick individuals.
The department continues to monitor the situation closely, with daily updates expected as more test results are processed. No additional details on fatalities or severe cases were released at this time.
Public health experts note that H1N1, a strain of swine flu, typically peaks during the winter months, and vaccination campaigns are being reinforced to curb further spread.