Archive · 28 Aug 2026
Rajasthan Reports Highest Monthly H1N1 Count With 55 August Cases
Rajasthan found 55 cases of H1N1 flu in August.
This was the state’s highest monthly number this year.
The state has recorded 146 cases since January.
Health officials are watching the situation closely.
They told medical institutions to make preparations.
Officials said no new or stronger strain of the virus has been confirmed.
People should take precautions and seek medical advice when needed.
Young children, older people, pregnant women and seriously ill people have a higher risk of complications.
Rajasthan reported 55 positive H1N1 cases in August, its highest monthly count of 2026.
The state recorded 146 H1N1 or swine flu cases from January through August.
Monthly cases were two in January, three in February, 20 in March, 22 in April, 25 in May, 14 in June, five in July and 55 in August.
Officials said no new or more virulent H1N1 strain has been confirmed, and there is no need for public panic.
Authorities urged infection-prevention measures and timely medical consultation, especially for higher-risk groups.
- Who
- Rajasthan health officials, including Health and Family Welfare Minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar and Principal Secretary Gayatri Rathore, reported the figures.
- What
- Rajasthan reported 55 H1N1-positive cases in August and 146 cases from January through August 2026.
- When
- The figures were reported on August 27, 2026, covering cases recorded from January through August.
- Where
- Rajasthan; the report was issued from Jaipur.
- Why
- Officials are monitoring the situation because H1N1 cases have risen in some states, particularly Delhi, and have directed medical institutions to prepare.
- August cases
- 55 positive H1N1 cases
- Total cases
- 146 H1N1 or swine flu cases from January through August 2026
- Previous monthly high
- May recorded 25 cases before August’s count of 55
- Monthly breakdown
- January: 2; February: 3; March: 20; April: 22; May: 25; June: 14; July: 5; August: 55
- Virus strain
- No new or more virulent H1N1 strain has been confirmed
- Medical preparedness
- Concerned medical institutions were directed to make necessary preparations
- Higher-risk groups
- Young children, elderly people, pregnant women and people with serious illnesses
