Archive · 26 Aug 2026
Delhi Medical Association Issues Advisory Amid Rising H1N1 Cases
Delhi is seeing many cases of a flu called H1N1.
The city recorded 2,308 H1N1 cases in 2026.
Health officials want people to cover their mouths and noses when coughing or sneezing.
People should wash their hands and avoid touching their eyes, nose and mouth with dirty hands.
Sick people should stay away from crowded places and avoid meeting others.
They should wear an N95 mask and ask a doctor for advice.
People should not take antibiotics or antiviral medicines without medical guidance.
Hospitals have been prepared, and residents are being asked to stay careful without panicking.
Delhi recorded 2,308 H1N1 cases in 2026, while cumulative Influenza A and B cases exceeded 3,000.
The Delhi Medical Association urged people to cover coughs, wash hands and avoid touching their faces with unwashed hands.
People with flu-like symptoms were advised to avoid gatherings, wear N95 masks and seek medical advice.
The association cautioned against taking antibiotics or antiviral medicines without consulting a qualified physician.
The Delhi government said hospitals were prepared with beds, doctors, medicines and equipment, while influenza monitoring was strengthened.
- Who
- The Delhi Medical Association, the Delhi government and Delhi health minister Pankaj Singh are involved in the response.
- What
- The Delhi Medical Association issued guidance on hygiene, masking, distancing, medical consultation and influenza monitoring.
- When
- The advisory was issued on Tuesday; Delhi has recorded the reported cases during 2026.
- Where
- Delhi, India.
- Why
- The advisory aims to reduce influenza transmission amid rising H1N1 cases and encourage timely medical care.
- H1N1 cases
- Delhi recorded 2,308 cases in 2026.
- Total influenza cases
- Cumulative Influenza A and B cases exceeded 3,000.
- Predominant subtype
- H1N1 is currently the predominant influenza subtype in Delhi.
- Previous predominant subtype
- H3N2 was predominant in Delhi last year.
- Mask guidance
- People with flu symptoms were advised to wear N95 masks; masks were also recommended in crowded areas and public transport.
- Travel monitoring
- People returning from areas with increased influenza activity were advised to monitor their health for at least 10 days.
- Hospital preparedness
- The Delhi government made beds, doctors, medicines and essential medical equipment available.
