Delhi hospitals on high alert after first swine flu death

December 27, 2014 19:10

The Delhi government has put all its designated hospitals on alert and has asked them take appropriate measures and follow the standard protocols for treating swine flu patients in the wake of the death of a 51-year-old woman due to the virus.

With 32 confirmed cases of H1N1 in the city this year, Delhi government authorities maintained that there was no "outbreak".

"Delhi has recorded 32 H1N1 patients from Jan 1 till date. Even the deceased woman's diagnosis has not been confirmed and the samples will be sent to the Central lab for a confirmation," Health Secretary S C L Das said.

"This year the incidence is mild and the form is non virulent. In 2013, there were 1511 H1N1 cases and 16 deaths. All 22 designated hospitals to treat swine flu patients are fully prepared and the Directorate of Health Services has reviewed the stock of Tamiflu capsules (for adults) and syrups (for children) and found them to be enough", he said.

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