Amid growing Swine flu cases across the country, a fresh case has been reported in Chandigarh. This is the city’s second case this season, with one case having surfaced earlier in July. The city’s tally since January stands at 12.
A new case of swine flu has been recorded in Chandigarh amid an increase in cases throughout the nation. After one case that came to light earlier in July, this is the city’s second case of the season. The total for the city since January is 12. Meanwhile, there has been an increase in instances in neighboring Punjab; as of Sunday, 93 cases had been documented. This month, Haryana has recorded eight incidents.
Head of Health Services According to Dr. Suman Sigh, no one in Chandigarh has been admitted to the hospital due to swine flu thus far. This month, only one case was recorded, and they are at home. Every year, incidences of swine flu, especially those caused by the H1N1 and H3N2 viruses, are reported; however, this time, the cases have arrived early. According to Dr. Vishal Guglani, a pediatrician and medical superintendent at Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32, cases typically appear in September and October.
He clarified that the swine flu is a seasonal illness that manifests as a cold, fever, and cough. People with various comorbidities, such as hypertension, advanced age, infants, long-term medication use, etc., are more susceptible to serious illnesses, including pneumonia.
According to the World Health Organization’s classification, flu cases can be classified into three groups based on their severity: Grade B, when the patient has a high fever and may require oxygen support, slight, where symptoms include a slight fever, cough, and cold.
