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Written By: Agencies | Published : December 31, 2014 9:55 AM IST
New Delhi, Dec 30: The number of swine flu cases in the country seems to be rising, with the national capital reporting three more new cases, including a mother-son duo, taking the total number of cases in the city to 35 this year. A five-year-old child and his 33-year-old mother, both residents of INA colony, tested positive for swine flu after they underwent a check up at a clinic here. (Read: Swine flu claims woman's life in Delhi)
Another 33-year-old woman also tested positive, said Charan Singh, Additional Director (Public Health), Delhi Government. 'With these, nine cases of swine flu have been reported in the national capital so far this month,' he added. Singh said a total 35 cases of swine flu have been reported in Delhi since January 1 till date. Meanwhile, a 32-year-old woman from Ghaziabad has been suspected to be infected with the swine flu virus and is currently undergoing treatment at RML Hospital. (Read: India swine flu news: Two people die of swine flu in Hyderabad)
'The woman was referred by Anand Hospital and was later diagnosed positive for swine flu in that hospital. However, we will send her samples to National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) for reconfirmation,' said Dr H K Kar, Medical Superintendent at RML Hospital.
Source: PTI
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