Nine fresh swine flu cases were reported on Saturday and the total number of cases is now 52 in the city. The number of swine flu deaths has reached three in the city
Officials, however, say active monitoring and timely treatment will ensure controlling the disease. They claim that cases will rise up to a certain number and its prevalence will be there till end of winter.
On Friday, a 54-year-old woman from Velanja village died at a hospital. She had tested positive on July 28 and had been admitted to hospital since then. She was suffering from blood pressure.
“Swine flu cases are going to increase and will continue to get reported till around February next year. Due to conducive weather, the cases will rise in the city,” said a health official.
Swine flu testing is not common and there is no rapid test available for it. Currently, family members and those who come in contact with a positive patient are getting tested. Further, the vaccine for swine flu is not available for free and officials also claim that it is not effective since the virus changes its train at regular intervals.
“People need not worry about swine flu infection since there is medicine for it. But it is necessary to identify the infection first and for that active monitoring is required,” said a health official.
“Patients can monitor their own health and consult a doctor if there are symptoms of swine flu. But it is equally important that individuals improve their immunity to fight these viruses,” said a doctor.
Meanwhile, on Saturday, 42 Covid-19 positive cases were reported in the city while 48 patients were discharged. Now, there are 253 active Covid cases and nine of them have been hospitalised.