H1N1: 2 critical in Pune, 11 new cases in Delhi

New Delhi, Aug 7: The number of Swine Flu or H1N1 influenza cases are rapidly increasing in India. With 11 new cases reported in Delhi and 8 more in Pune the total number of Swine Flu cases have shot up to 616 in the country.

Two men who tested positive for the H1N1 influenza from Pune are in critical condition and are put on a ventilator support. The doctors attending these two cases have said that they are both in critical condition but are stable.

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In the country's capital, Sanskriti School has been reportedly shut down as one of the students has tested positive for Influenza A virus (H1N1).

Hundreds of people are rushing to the designated hospitals to get themselves tested.

"There is fear and people will come to the hospital. But it is the duty of doctors in public service to give their best for the betterment of the country. My doctors are fully committed to screen and counsel whoever comes in," said SK Sharma, medical officer of Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital, Delhi.

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