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Uttarakhand Alerts Districts After 57 H1N1 Cases Reported
Uttarakhand has found 57 cases of a flu called H1N1.
Most of the cases, 52, are in Dehradun.
Nainital has three cases and Haridwar has two.
The government is asking hospitals and officials to watch for more infections.
Hospitals must prepare beds, oxygen, ventilators, medicines and protective equipment.
People are being asked to keep their hands and surroundings clean.
Many infections may get better with rest, fluids and paracetamol.
Anyone having trouble breathing should see a doctor.
Officials say people do not need to panic but should remain careful.
Uttarakhand has recorded 57 Influenza A, or H1N1, cases so far.
Dehradun accounts for 52 cases, while Nainital has three and Haridwar two.
The state has ordered increased surveillance of influenza-like and severe respiratory illnesses.
Districts must prepare isolation and ICU beds, ventilators, oxygen cylinders, medicines and protective equipment.
Officials said most infections resemble a cold, cough and fever, but breathing difficulties require medical attention.
- Who
- Uttarakhand health officials, district authorities and residents; 57 people were reported infected.
- What
- The state reported 57 Influenza A/H1N1 cases and ordered stronger surveillance and hospital preparedness.
- Where
- Uttarakhand, including 52 cases in Dehradun, three in Nainital and two in Haridwar.
- When
- Cases were reported through Tuesday, with the state health director speaking on Wednesday.
- Why
- The government is responding to the reported cases and a rise in seasonal influenza and respiratory illnesses in some other states.
Key facts
- Total reported cases
- 57 Influenza A/H1N1 cases in Uttarakhand through Tuesday
- Dehradun cases
- 52
- Nainital cases
- 3
- Haridwar cases
- 2
- Required hospital resources
- Isolation beds, ICU beds, ventilators, oxygen cylinders, medicines, PPE kits and N-95 masks
- Monitoring requirement
- Patients with Influenza-like Illness and Severe Acute Respiratory Illness must be monitored and recorded on the Integrated Health Information Portal
- Public health advice
- Maintain hygiene, rest, drink adequate fluids and consult a doctor for breathing difficulties
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