20 positive cases, no new swine flu case in Himachal: Official

Shimla, Feb 22: No new case of swine flu was reported in Himachal Pradesh Sunday, a health official said. So far, 20 positive cases have been reported, out of which three patients have died. Five tests were conducted in the IGMCH here and all were found negative, surveillance officer Rajesh Guleri told IANS. (Read: Swine flu in India: 38 positive cases; death toll in C garh rises to four)

He said three tests were conducted in the Rajendra Prasad Medical College and Hospital at Tanda town in Kangra district and the reports were awaited. Of the three deaths, two were reported from the Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital (IGMCH), while the third was reported from the Rajendra Prasad Medical College and Hospital. (Read: 10 facts about swine flu you should know)

Source: IANS

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