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The Ministry of Health of the Union wants states to badociate district magistrates with efforts to raise awareness about swine flu
Sixty-five people succumbed to the H1N1 virus in the country last week, bringing the number of swine flu victims to 377 this year. The Ministry of Health of the Union has asked district magistrates to participate in raising awareness about swine flu.
This is according to the Ministry of Health of the Union. The number of people infected with swine flu has jumped 12,000.
Rajasthan reported the highest number of cases (3,508) and deaths (127), according to Ministry data. Gujarat was ranked second with 71 deaths and 1,983 cases.
In Delhi, seven people died and 2,278 people were infected with the virus.
Punjab reported 31 deaths and 410 cases, followed by Madhya Pradesh – 30 deaths and 128 cases. In Himachal Pradesh, 27 people died from the virus and 224 were infected.
Jammu and Kashmir killed 22 people and 293 cases; Maharashtra 17 deaths and 330 cases; and in Haryana, seven people died and 752 people were affected.
India's Comptroller General of Medicines has been asked to coordinate its activities with drug manufacturers and to monitor the availability of oseltamivir, the drug recommended by WHO, in different states.
Other deaths and cases have been reported in other parts of the country.
Data showed that 12,191 people were tested positive for the H1N1 virus in the country this year until Sunday. Last year, 14,992 cases and 1,103 deaths from swine flu were reported.
As the number of cases of swine flu is alarming, the ministry has called on state governments to strengthen their surveillance for early detection of the disease and to reserve beds in hospitals to treat acute cases, which require a ventilator.
States were invited to involve district collectors in strengthening public awareness and response to epidemics and issuing regular health advice.
India's Comptroller General of Medicines has been asked to coordinate with drug manufacturers and to monitor the availability of Oseltamivir, the WHO-recommended drug, in various states.
The Ministry recommended the vaccination of health personnel and other priority groups.
Seasonal Influenza (H1N1) is a spontaneous, airborne viral illness that is transmitted from person to person, through large droplets generated by coughing and sneezing, indirect contact by touching a contaminated object, or surface contact. or close together, including a handshake, kissing each other
Do's and Don'ts covers the nose and mouth with a disposable tissue or tissue when you cough or sneeze, wash your hands with soap and water, avoid overcrowded areas, you isolate, drink a lot of fluids and consult a doctor. States.
A person should not touch the eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands, or kiss, shake hands or shake hands when greeting, or spit in public places , and get rid of used towel or paper towel in clear spaces
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