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Delhi-NCR Health News Live Updates: Just as the world was beginning to breathe a sigh of relief from the relentless heatwave, the deadly COVID-19 virus, and other health threats, news of another outbreak has left experts across the nation alarmed. In the latest development, Delhi and the surrounding NCR region are facing a rising wave of viral illness. Nearly 69% of households in Delhi-NCR report that one or more family members are down with symptoms like fever, cough, sore throat and respiratory distress. The dominant culprit is known to be the H3N2 influenza A virus.
According to the reports, the current outbreak is primarily triggered by a new and more advanced variant of the H3N2 virus. "This outbreak is more severe than typical seasonal flu, has longer fevers, harder-to-treat symptoms, and more hospitalisations, especially among children, older adults, and those with pre-existing health conditions," experts told the media. Follow this space to stay updated with all the news and developments about H3N2 outbreak in Delhi-NCR.
