Swine Flu

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New swine flu with 'pandemic potential' identified by China researchers

According to scientists these G4 viruses bind to receptor molecules in human cells and can replicate in outer layer of respiratory system

30 Jun 2020 2:01 PM

When it gets into the lungs, it can lead to pneumonia, which can be fatal.

16 test positive for swine flu since July start

H1N1 flu, popularly known as Swine flu, is an infection that exploits a weakened immune system to attack major organs, especially the lungs.

30 Jul 2019 2:07 AM

According to state health department’s data, 18 per cent of H1N1-related deaths have been reported in civic and government hospitals even as 82 per cent of such deaths have been witnessed in private-run hospitals.

Private hospitals failing to diagnose H1N1: Officials

Private-run hospitals and clinics are failing to diagnose cases of swine flu-H1N1 virus, say officials of the state government.

26 Jul 2019 2:26 AM

Allergic cough, sneezing and persistent low fever have been the most common symptoms of viral flu.

Rise in viral flu cases across Maharashtra

The exponential spike in the numbers has caused the Maharashtra government to issue an advisory on precautions that should be taken.

23 Jun 2019 6:16 AM

A sudden rise in the number of swine flu deaths has provoked the state government to approach the Union government to procure novel anti-viral drugs ‘Peramivir’ and ‘Baloxavir’ to reduce the casualty counts since the state has been in need of stock, said health officials.

New anti-viral drugs to be procured

Currently, Oseltamivir, popularly known as Tamiflu or Fluvir, is the only drug of choice to treat the contagion which is high in demand.

13 May 2019 3:08 AM

According to medical experts, many patients ignore the primary symptoms of swine flu. Medical experts have appealed people to recognise the symptoms as soon as possible.

300 swine flu cases since January

The state’s health department said that there had been a spurt in H1N1 cases due to climatic changes.

10 May 2019 3:14 AM

Despite the state government's claim of curbing swine flu and stopping the spread of H1N1 virus, Maharashtra has witnessed 71 deaths due to swine flu in the last three months.

Maharashtra loses 71 to swine flu virus in three months

928 patients have been detected with swine flu and are currently being treated for the disease.

24 Mar 2019 5:07 AM

Thirty swine flu deaths were recorded in the first two months of 2019 in Maharashtra. (Photo: ANI)

State sees 30 Swine flu deaths in Jan, Feb alone

In the state, Nagpur witnessed the highest number of swine flu deaths with nine people falling prey to the disease.

08 Mar 2019 3:59 AM

74 new cases have been reported in the state, taking the tally of patients to 3,359 in 46 days. (Representational Image)

Swine flu death toll touches 126 in Rajasthan

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

16 Feb 2019 11:17 AM

To prevent the occurrence of swine flu, the government has embarked upon a five-point strategy of survey, diagnosis, treatment, vaccination and public awareness.

State carrying out five-point plan to prevent swine flu

So far, 145 patients are being treated for the disease.

16 Feb 2019 2:27 AM

‘Climate may be causing swine flu’

State head of epidemiology and infectious diseases’ expert, Dr Pradeep Awate, said that such kind of flu reaches its peak twice a year.

13 Feb 2019 3:20 AM

The health ministry has also recommended vaccination for healthcare workers and other priority groups.

Swine flu kills 17, affects 204 in Maharashtra

Virus has so far affected over 9,000 persons all over country.

13 Feb 2019 3:19 AM

There was also a risk of the mother developing bleeding complications and losing the unborn child. (Photo: Pixabay)

Doctors treat pregnant woman with H1N1

The case was extremely critical and complex as her foetus could not be delivered prematurely but had to be protected from the virus in the womb.

12 Feb 2019 1:36 AM

The state’s health minister, who is handling additional charge, stated that the five-point programme for prevention of swine flu should be implemented in the state. (Photo: Representational/PTI)

Swine flu claimed 11 Maharashtra citizens’ lives so far this year

A state health official said a swine flu treatment facility is available in all districts and state and civic-run hospitals.

28 Jan 2019 1:46 AM

BJP President Amit Shah (Photo: Twitter | @BJP4IndiaFile)

BJP president to visit Odisha next week

Earlier, the rally was scheduled to be held in Bhubaneswar. However, the plan was changed by the party and rescheduled for Puri.

24 Jan 2019 1:13 AM

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. (Photo: ANI)

Swine flu cases climb to 1335 in Rajasthan

It has claimed 51 lives in the state in January so far.

22 Jan 2019 12:51 PM

'I have recovered completely by the grace of God and I am back home. I am thankful to each one of you for praying for my recovery,' Amit Shah tweeted. (Photo: File)

Amit Shah back home after treatment for swine flu, says ‘thank you’

BJP leader and in-charge of the party's IT cell Amit Malviya said Shah was fine and has returned home from the hospital.

20 Jan 2019 12:18 PM

This year, the number of death due to H1N1 spiked in July, August and September.

302 swine flu deaths reported in state this year

This year, the swine flu virus affected 2,375 people between January and October.

02 Nov 2018 1:59 AM

To tackle this, the state health ministry has prepared a protocol for the management of critical patients.

266 people succumbed to H1N1 virus in Maharashtra

Till October 24, 542 people across India lost their lives due to swine flu.

26 Oct 2018 1:50 AM

Swine flu diagnostic labs in Aurangabad by October end

Till now, the practice has been to send patients’ swabs to laboratories in Pune or Mumbai, in the bargain delaying treatment.

24 Oct 2018 1:47 AM

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