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Delhi records over 2,300 Swine Flu (Influenza‑A) cases, health officials urge precautions
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 12:48 PM
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Delhi's health department reported over 2,300 swine flu cases, urging residents to get tested and follow preventive measures.
Delhi's health department confirmed more than 2,300 cases of Influenza‑A, commonly known as swine flu, across the city in recent weeks, marking a notable rise from earlier months.
The infections have been recorded in several districts, with hospitals seeing a surge in patients presenting fever, cough and respiratory distress. Officials have advised anyone with flu‑like symptoms to seek testing promptly.
Health authorities highlighted the importance of vaccination, especially for high‑risk groups such as the elderly, pregnant women and people with chronic conditions, and recommended regular hand hygiene, mask use in crowded areas and adequate hydration.
The city's surveillance team is closely monitoring the outbreak and has set up dedicated isolation wards in major government hospitals to treat severe cases.
Authorities assure that the situation is under control and there is no sign of a pandemic, but they continue to urge the public to stay vigilant.
The infections have been recorded in several districts, with hospitals seeing a surge in patients presenting fever, cough and respiratory distress. Officials have advised anyone with flu‑like symptoms to seek testing promptly.
Health authorities highlighted the importance of vaccination, especially for high‑risk groups such as the elderly, pregnant women and people with chronic conditions, and recommended regular hand hygiene, mask use in crowded areas and adequate hydration.
The city's surveillance team is closely monitoring the outbreak and has set up dedicated isolation wards in major government hospitals to treat severe cases.
Authorities assure that the situation is under control and there is no sign of a pandemic, but they continue to urge the public to stay vigilant.