Odisha influenza 2015, 12 fatalities

[Ronan Kelly]

Swine Flu Toll 10
By Express News Service Published: 09th May 2015 06:01 AM Last Updated: 09th May 2015 06:01 AM


BHUBANESWAR: A 40-year-old woman, who tested positive for swine flu, died at a private hospital in the Capital City on Friday noon.
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With this, the swine flu toll in the State stands at 10.

While the fresh cases of swine flu have come as a surprise, the Health Department said there was nothing new with the outbreak as it is seasonal in nature.

Maharashtra reported 53 positive cases last week, while Gujarat and Telangana came up with 12 cases each.

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[Ronan Kelly]

Woman Dies of Swine Flu
By Express News Service Published: 13th September 2015 04:50 AM Last Updated: 13th September 2015 04:50 AM

BHUBANESWAR:A 50-year-old woman died of swine flu in the Capital on Saturday. She was admitted to a private hospital on September 8. Pramodini Jena, the victim, had acute lungs problems, Health Department said.

Director, Public Health Kailash Das said, Jena was on life support system even before she was diagnosed with swine flu. She also had a history of chronic interstitial lungs problems, he added. She succumbed to the flu on Saturday.

With this, the total number of swine flu deaths has reached 12 this year. So far, 61 positive cases have been detected.
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