Swine Flu  

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Karnataka is on H1N1 alert as 1,703 positive cases and 72 deaths have been reported since January this year. The highest number of positive cases have been reported from Bengaluru with 412 and Dharwad reported 11 deaths so far. Following the increase in H1N1 cases, the state health department increased its information, education and communication activities to raise awareness on precaution and early treatment.

Earlier it was said that IPS officer Madhukar Shetty was suffering from H1N1 but the Continental Hospital has said that he was suffering from thoracic aorta

Karnataka's Shivamogga has recorded 49 positive cases, while Bengaluru has so far seen 100 positive cases with respect to swine flu.

Dr Sajjan Shetty, Joint Director of Communicable Disease and Control Programme, confirmed two deaths due to swine flu and 400 positive cases in Karnataka.

In Karnataka, from September 3 to September 30, 924 samples were tested and 221 came out positive for swine flu. In Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) limits alone, 217 suspected samples were examined and 44 turned out positive, in September.

Addressing media persons, Health Minister said that Tamil Nadu has adequate stock of over 10 lakh Tamiflu tablets meant to avoid swine flu.

As per the information by government officials, at least 10-15 swine flu cases have been detected in the region.