Archive · 26 Aug 2026
Delhi Hospitals Ordered To Reserve Isolation Beds Amid H1N1 Rise
Delhi is seeing more cases of H1N1, a type of flu.
The government has asked hospitals to prepare special beds for people who may need to be separated from others.
Smaller government hospitals must keep at least five isolation beds, while larger ones must keep 10 or more.
Hospitals will also create Flu Corners in their emergency departments.
Doctors may test suspected patients by collecting swab samples.
Delhi reported 138 new H1N1 cases in one day.
Officials said people should stay careful but not panic.
They advised washing hands, covering coughs and using masks when appropriate.
People with symptoms, especially those at higher risk, should seek medical advice instead of treating themselves.
Delhi government hospitals must maintain at least five isolation beds for influenza and vector-borne disease patients.
Larger hospitals have been directed to keep 10 or more isolation beds.
Hospitals must establish Flu Corners and promptly assess suspected influenza patients.
Delhi recorded 138 new H1N1 cases in the last 24 hours, bringing the 2026 total to 2,446.
Officials advised respiratory hygiene, suitable mask use, handwashing and prompt medical advice for vulnerable people.
- Who
- The Delhi government, Health Department officials, government hospitals and Delhi residents.
- What
- Hospitals were directed to reserve isolation beds and strengthen preparedness for H1N1, seasonal influenza and related illnesses.
- When
- The directions were issued on Wednesday; 138 H1N1 cases were reported in the preceding 24 hours, with totals counted in 2026.
- Where
- Delhi government hospitals in Delhi.
- Why
- To accommodate patients and improve the assessment, testing and management of rising influenza cases and related respiratory illnesses.
- New H1N1 cases
- 138 reported in Delhi in the last 24 hours
- Cumulative H1N1 cases
- 2,446 in Delhi in 2026
- Cumulative Influenza-A cases
- 3,177 in Delhi
- Isolation-bed requirement
- At least five beds in government hospitals
- Larger hospitals
- Required to keep 10 or more isolation beds
- Emergency preparation
- Hospitals must establish Flu Corners and deploy Senior Residents for emergency duty
- Public advice
- Use respiratory hygiene, appropriate masks and hand hygiene; avoid unnecessary crowded-place exposure when symptomatic