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Swine flu in Agra: 100 test positive for the disease

Swine flu in Agra: 100 test positive for the disease

Written by Pavitra Sampath |Updated : March 3, 2015 4:07 PM IST

Swine flu has tightened its grip over Agra. In a recent news the total number of people suffering from swine flu has touched 100 in the Taj Mahal city. Of the reports of 20 patients received in Agra, seven have tested positive. (Read: Swine flu symptoms and signs you MUST be aware of!)

According to Agra's Chief Medical Officer H.S. Danu, 82 samples were sent for testing at the National Institute of Communicable Diseases in New Delhi. Read more about Prevent swine flu with these 10 dos and don ts.

With the weather taking an abrupt turn, the return of the chill will extend the agony, say doctors who were hoping the virus would die soon as the mercury rises. You may also like to read 15 precautions every Indian should take to prevent swine flu.

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Pavitra Sampath

A Microbiologist and a Hospital Administrator by profession, Pavitra now wants to share her passion for health with the world. A lively, vivacious and kindred soul, with a passion for writing she aims to make all aspects of health non-taboo. You can reach her on ... Read More