Karnataka 2012: 44 H1N1 fatalities

[Ronan Kelly]

Swine flu claims 2 lives in city
Hetal Vyas, TNN | Mar 28, 2012, 04.19AM IST

BANGALORE: The deadly swine flu claimed this year's first victims in the city. The state reported 14 positive cases of swine flu or H1N1 Influenza since January 1, 2012 and two persons from Bangalore - a 20-year-old woman and a 45-year-old man - died in February and March.

The state health department (joint director, communicable diseases confirmed that Shanta died on February 22 at Deepak Hospital in Kanakapura and Marappa at Victoria Hospital on March 16. Chest specialists and H1N1 experts say there's no need to panic as the virus is not as deadly as it was three years ago when it first surfaced in India.
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http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/Swine-flu-claims-2-lives-in-city/articleshow/12435206.cms

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?There is no swine flu outbreak in State'

STAFF REPORTER

?There is no scare unless the media creates it'
Although there is a scare of Influenza ?A' H1N1 spreading in some States, there is no outbreak of the flu in Karnataka, said State Health Secretary E.V. Ramana Reddy.

Speaking to The Hindu on the sidelines of a health event here, ?Samastha Summit?, Mr. Reddy denied some media reports that said the flu was spreading in the city.

?SPORADIC'

?One or two sporadic cases have been reported since January. This does not mean the flu is spreading in the city. There is no scare unless the media creates one,? he added.
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http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/karnataka/article3255053.ece

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H1N1 claims 3 lives in 3 months


Ms Suza A., a resident of Kalyan Nagar, succumbed to H1N1 influenza at Columbia Asia Hospital on March 27. With this, the death toll due to H1N1 in 2012 rose to three in Karnataka.

The H1N1 flu, which had created panic in the State during 2009-10, seems to have been sporadically surfacing this year as well. The earlier two deaths were reported from Victoria Hospital, where Marappa (45), hailing from Chikkaballapur died on March 3, and the other, Shanta (22) of the city, died at Deepak Hospital on February 22.

As per the State Health and Family Welfare Department records, from January 1 till date, the State has registered 71 positive cases of H1N1 from across the State, with a maximum of 59 cases from Bengaluru alone. Four cases are from Kolar, two from Shimoga and one from Chikkabalapur.

http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/cities/bengaluru/h1n1-claims-3-lives-3-months-010

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Swine flu has claimed three lives in Bangalore in the last two months, Health officials said on Friday.
The H1N1 influenza has claimed the lives of two women and a man in Bangalore, health officials told PTI. The patients died in different hospitals in Bangalore. From
January this year, 475 samples were tested for swine flu,of which 71 tested positive. While 68 patients were cured, three succumbed.

In 2011, out of the 2,699 samples that were tested, 108 tested positive, of which 16 died, the officials said.

The number of patients who succumbed to swine flu in 2009 was 135 as against 120 in 2010, the officials said.

The officials said they held a meeting with chief minister DV Sadananda Gowda about the status of H1N1 and also the measures being taken to tackle it.

"We are conducting an awareness programme at all major hospitals in Bangalore on April 14 which will be followed by similar programmes at the district level", the officials said, adding, there was adequate stock of Tami flu tablets-the medicine given for the influenza.

http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Bangalore/H1N1-kills-three-in-Bangalore/Article1-836452.aspx

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Officials try to hush up flu toll
Bangalore, April 6, 2012, DHNS:

The actual number of deaths due to Influenza A (H1N1) in the State remains a mystery as health officials, including the health directorate and BBMP officials, are hesitant to divulge the information regarding the exact number of people who have succumbed to the dreaded disease.

The viral infection which is making its presence felt in the past three months has suddenly peaked with over 60 cases confirming positive to Influenza A ( H1N1) in the month of March alone.

According to BBMP?s chief health officer Dr Manjula, there have been nine deaths so far among which only two deaths pertain to BBMP areas. ?We are aware about two deaths in the City, one in Deepak Hospital in Rajajinagar and another in Columbia Asia hospital. We are not responsible about those patients who are from outside Bangalore, arrive here for treatment and succumb to the disease,? she added.

However, Dr Manoranjan Hegde, BBMP's nodal officer (communicable diseases) confirmed that there had been only four deaths so far including two in BBMP area and one each in Chikaballpur and Kolar.

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/240287/officials-try-hush-up-flu.html

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Two more die; H1N1 toll rises to five in Karnataka


With two more persons succumbing to H1N1 influenza in the last three days, the swine flu toll has risen to five in the State since February, health officials said.

The latest victims were a 32-year-old woman from Kolar and a 45-year-old man from Chikballapura, the officials told PTI.

Since January, 531 samples were tested for H1N1, out of which 82 tested positive. ?Out of these 82 patients, five have succumbed to the disease,? they said.

http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/karnataka/article3297009.ece

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H1N1 Alert: 20 positive cases across state

H1N1 Alert: 20 positive cases across state

BANGALORE: Don't neglect that cough and fever. Over the past nine days, there have been 20 positive cases of H1N1 (Influenza A) across the state. There have been five deaths, the last being on Saturday in a city hospital of a man from Kolar.

"It's now taking us about 4-5 days to confirm each H1N1 case. But the process will be expedited. When we find a positive case, our officials will visit the patient's house and also survey 40-50 houses in its vicinity to check if the virus has spread. So far, we have not found any positive case in such neighborhood surveys," YM Ramachandramurthy, joint director, health, BBMP told reporters on Monday.

The civic body is yet to locate the houses of five persons found positive in the city on April 5 and April 7.

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http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/H1N1-Alert-20-positive-cases-across-state/articleshow/12603073.cms

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One more succumbs to swine flu in Bangalore, toll rises to 6

With one more person succumbing to H1N1 influenza in Bangalore on Tuesday the swine flu toll has risen to six in Karnataka since February, Health Department officials said.

A middle-aged woman, hailing from Tumkur, died in a private hospital in Bangalore on Tuesday, the officials said.

Since January, 605 samples have been tested out of which 105 have tested positive, they said.

http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_one-more-succumbs-to-swine-in-bangalore-toll-rises-to-6_1674176

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Bangalore civic body reports another H1N1 death, hospital denies
Published: Wednesday, Apr 11, 2012, 20:41 IST
By DNA Correspondent | Place: Bangalore | Agency: DNA


While people continue to fall prey to the rapidly spreading H1N1 virus, lack of communication and co-ordination between the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) and private hospitals is putting people at risk in the city.

On Tuesday, the BBMP claimed that there had been another death due to H1N1. The victim, the civic agency said, was a 30-year-old female named Gayatri from Kolar district who had been admitted to Manipal Hospital. But, surprisingly, the hospital denied the BBMP?s claims.

When DNA contacted Manipal Hospital, hospital authorities said there had been no H1N1-related death in their hospital.
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http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_bangalore-civic-body-reports-another-h1n1-death-hospital-denies_1674592

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Mandya resident affected by H1N1

A resident of the city hailing from Police Colony has been affected by H1N1. Health department officials have taken precautionary measures to prevent the disease from spreading in the area.

Police constable Balaji, who has been affected by H1N1, has been admitted to a private hospital in Mysore for further treatment. District health officer Dr Marigowda said that no other case has been detected. A report issued by Nimhans has confirmed that Balaji has been infected with H1N1.

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/241400/mandya-resident-affected-h1n1.html

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Another swine flu death, this time from Davangere

Although the State health authorities claimed that the Influenza A (H1N1) was under control, they announced another death, this time from Davangere, on Wednesday.

With this, the virus has claimed seven lives this year — two from Bangalore, two from Kolar, one from Chickballpur and one from Tumkur. Eleven more persons tested positive for the disease on Wednesday, taking the total number of confirmed cases to 107, including 87 in BBMP limits.

Sources in the Heath Department told The Hindu on Wednesday that the private hospital in Davangere, where the death was reported, was yet to send the death report. “We have reports about the patient succumbing to A(H1N1) symptoms,” a senior official said.

http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/article3306424.ece

Woman dies of H1N1 in Davanagere
TNN | Apr 14, 2012, 05.24AM IST


DAVANAGERE: Yashodhamma, 45, a resident of Vinobanagar here, has died of H1N1, according to district health officer (DHO) Dr Sumitra Devi.

Yashodhamma was admitted to Bapuji hospital here on April 3 following symptoms of high fever. She failed to respond to the treatment and died on Sunday
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http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hubli/Woman-dies-of-H1N1-in-Davanagere/articleshow/12658741.cms

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Bangalore Swine Flu Update: 19 more people test positive

As many as 19 people have tested positive for H1N1 in various parts of Karnataka on Thursday, 16 of them in the jurisdiction of Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palika (BBMP). Joint director, communicable diseases, Dr Chandrashekhar Malagi said that no death was reported due to swine flu in the state on Thursday. The virus has claimed 7 lives since January this year and 106 cases have been reported this year.

This comes after yesterday?s report of mudslinging between a private hospital and the civic body where the BBMP claimed that a private hospital failed to report a swine flu (H1N1) death. According to protocol, every hospital has to inform the BBMP of any suspected H1N1 case, confirmed case or death due to the disease. Every day the civic agency has to compile a list of cases and deaths due to swine flu (H1N1).

http://health.india.com/news/bangalore-swine-flu-update-19-more-people-test-positive/

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10 more test positive for H1N1 in Bangalore

BANGALORE: The total number of positive casesof Influenza A(alsoknown asH 1N1or swine flu) in the state touched 118 on Friday , with 10 more people testing positive in BBMP limits. One person each in Mysore and Udupi tested positive , said Dr Chandrashekhar Malagi , joint director , communicable diseases , department of health & family welfare .

The virus has claimed seven lives since January 2012. "People should take precautions and avoid going out in the crowds . Maintain proper hygiene and consult the physician if you suffer from symptoms of flu," said Dr Malagi . Contact the H1N1 helpline 91-9844994100 .

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/10-more-test-positive-for-H1N1-in-Bangalore/articleshow/12659124.cms

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Twelve more test positive for swine flu in State

STAFF REPORTER

Twelve more positive cases of Influenza A (H1N1) were reported from across the State on Friday, taking the total number of positive cases to 138.

Of the 12 new cases, 10 are from Bangalore.
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http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/article3313330.ece

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H1N1 WATCH: 20 more cases reported


BANGALORE: Karnataka has reported 20 positive cases of Influenza A (also known as H1N1 and swine flu) in the past three days across the state but no deaths have been reported, said Dr Chandrashekhar Malagi, joint director, communicable diseases, health & family welfare department.

The total number of positive cases is now 138. The virus has claimed seven lives since January 2012, but it is not very aggressive. "We have enough stock of Tamiflu tablets, the medicine for H1N1. The virus is not as aggressive as it was in 2009-2010 and people needn't panic. Taking simple precautions and maintaining hygiene can help prevent H1N1," said Dr Malagi.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/H1N1-WATCH-20-more-cases-reported/articleshow/12698183.cms