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Delhi H1N1 cases hit 1,349, a six-fold rise over last year
Delhi has recorded 1,349 confirmed H1N1 cases this year, a six-fold jump from 229 in the same period last year, Hindustan Times reports. Hospitals say patients with cough, cold and high fever…
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Delhi has recorded 1,349 confirmed H1N1 cases this year, a six-fold jump from 229 in the same period last year, Hindustan Times reports. Hospitals say patients with cough, cold and high fever are rising, with doctors seeing 7-10 such cases daily in OPD. The government says wards are ready, and most patients recover in 3-5 days. Vulnerable groups, elderly and those with diabetes or kidney disease, are at higher risk. Symptoms come on suddenly with high fever, body aches and dry cough, distinct from the gradual onset of a common cold.
The Indian Opinion
Headlines about a surge often trigger alarm, but doctors say most H1N1 cases are mild and clear in days. The monsoon always brings a spike in respiratory infections. The real test is whether hospitals see a rising number of severe cases requiring ICU beds, not just OPD visits. Watch the pneumonia and admission rates over the next fortnight.
Sources (2): hindustantimes.com, timesnownews.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
