Maharashtra: 62 swine flu cases found in Mumbai circle this year

Two of the patients from Thane succumbed to the infection last week, an official said, adding that these are the first deaths due to the H1N1 virus in the Mumbai circle this year

|Jul 25, 2022, 12:26:04 IST

Thane: A total of 62 swine flu cases have been detected so far this year in Mumbai circle which also comprises neighbouring Thane, Palghar and Raigad districts, a health official said on Monday.

From January 1 to July 24, 2022, a total of 1,66,132 people were screened, out of whom 62 confirmed cases of the H1N1 influenza virus were found, deputy director of health services (Mumbai circle) Dr Gauri Rathod said.

Two of the patients from Thane succumbed to the infection last week, she said, adding that these are the first deaths due to the H1N1 virus in the Mumbai circle this year.

The health department was keeping a tab on the present situation and taking all precautions to prevent the spread of the disease. Citizens and medical practitioners have been given instructions about taking care, she said.

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