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Punjab Health Department Issues Swine Flu Alert for Mohali Residents
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 02:18 AM
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The Punjab Health Department has warned citizens of Mohali about a swine flu risk and urged them to adopt preventive measures.
The health authorities in Punjab have placed the Mohali region on a swine flu alert after recent reports of the virus in the area.
Officials advised the public to practice good hygiene, such as regular hand washing, using sanitizers, and covering the mouth while coughing or sneezing.
People experiencing fever, cough, sore throat or body aches are urged to seek medical attention promptly and inform healthcare providers about recent travel or contact history.
The department also recommended avoiding crowded places and staying home if unwell, emphasizing that early detection can reduce complications.
No further details on the number of cases have been released at this time.
Officials advised the public to practice good hygiene, such as regular hand washing, using sanitizers, and covering the mouth while coughing or sneezing.
People experiencing fever, cough, sore throat or body aches are urged to seek medical attention promptly and inform healthcare providers about recent travel or contact history.
The department also recommended avoiding crowded places and staying home if unwell, emphasizing that early detection can reduce complications.
No further details on the number of cases have been released at this time.