H1N1 wreaking havoc in Delhi, more than 1,777 cases; Government issued advisory

There has been a rapid increase in the cases of H1N1 i.e. swine flu in Delhi. More than 1,777 H1N1 infections have been reported among 2,602 influenza cases so far this year. In view of the increasing cases, the Delhi government has issued an advisory advising people to wear masks, hand hygiene, avoid crowds and contact a doctor if symptoms appear. 35 hospitals have been kept under special surveillance.