Archive · 13 Sep 2025
Delhi Faces H3N2 Flu Surge: Symptoms and Precautions
There's an increase in the H3N2 flu in Delhi.
This flu, a type of influenza A, is spreading fast.
Symptoms include fever, coughs, and body aches.
You can catch it from coughs, sneezes, or touching surfaces.
It might last longer than other flus.
To stay safe, wear masks, eat good food, and wash hands.
If you feel sick for over 5 days, see a doctor.
The government says hospitals are prepared.
Delhi is experiencing a sharp increase in H3N2 flu cases.
H3N2 is a subtype of the influenza A virus.
Symptoms include high fever, cough, and body aches.
The virus spreads through respiratory droplets and contaminated surfaces.
Health officials advise wearing masks and washing hands.
- Who
- Health officials, doctors, and the Health Minister
- What
- Sharp rise in H3N2 influenza cases
- When
- Over the past week
- Where
- Delhi
- Why
- To inform the public and address the outbreak
- Virus Type
- H3N2, a subtype of influenza A
- Symptoms
- Sudden high fever, persistent cough, sore throat, runny/blocked nose, body aches, muscle pain, headaches, fatigue
- Spread
- Respiratory droplets (coughing, sneezing) or contact with contaminated surfaces
- Precautions
- Wear masks, eat nutritious food, drink warm water, wash hands, cover coughs/sneezes
- Symptoms Duration
- May last longer than seasonal flu; seek medical advice after 5 days
Sources
No Need to Panic over H3N2 Flu: Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Singh
Severe Flu Outbreak Sweeps Delhi-NCR; Surge in Symptoms Linked to H3N2 Virus
H3N2 flu cases surge in Delhi: Are you at risk? Symptoms and precautions explained