Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Tamil Nadu Health Minister Rejects Claims of Rapid Swine Flu Spread
Tamil Nadu’s health minister gave an update about swine flu.
He said 1,300 people had been affected.
Last August, the number was 1,258.
He said this small difference does not prove that the illness is spreading quickly.
Hospitals are testing people who come in with fevers.
The minister said there is enough medicine available.
He also said swine flu can be cured.
During the same media interaction, he discussed political disagreements involving TVK, the BJP and the DMK.
Health Minister K.G. Arunraj said 1,300 people were affected by swine flu, compared with 1,258 in August last year.
Arunraj said the figures did not show that swine flu was spreading rapidly.
Hospitals are testing people who arrive with fever, and the government says there are enough medicines and tablets.
The minister said swine flu can be cured and urged people not to be afraid.
Arunraj also discussed TVK’s opposition to the BJP, alleged pressure on the DMK, and plans for a new Chennai airport site.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu Health Minister K.G. Arunraj and people being tested for swine flu.
- What
- The minister said 1,300 people were affected by swine flu and denied that the disease was spreading rapidly.
- When
- Wednesday; the comparison cited was with August last year.
- Where
- Chennai, during remarks at the airport.
- Why
- To provide an update on swine flu, reassure the public, and discuss related government and political matters.
- Affected by swine flu
- 1,300 people
- Comparison figure
- 1,258 people in August last year
- Testing
- Hospitals are testing people who report fever
- Medicine supply
- The minister said hospitals have sufficient tablets and medicines
- Minister
- K.G. Arunraj
- Additional government plan
- The government is considering a new location for a Chennai airport
- Political remarks
- Arunraj said TVK strongly opposes the BJP and accused the DMK of facing pressure to compromise with the BJP