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Swine flu spreads to Northeast; four deaths reported
Assam Human Rights Commission seeks report on steps taken to tackle, control and contain the outbreak of swine flu
By Amarjyoti Borah
Last Updated: Monday 17 August 2015
Students at Jorhat wearing masks (Photo credit: Sabita Devi)
A sudden spurt in swine flu cases, including four deaths, in the north-eastern part of India has spread panic in the region, even as there is a mad rush to procure masks, which are selling at a very high price of Rs 100.
As of now, cases of swine flu have been detected in Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram and Manipur, but all the other states in the region have put their respective health departments on high alert to detect and tackle swine flu cases.
According to government reports, two positive cases have been detected in Mizoram, three in Nagaland, five in Manipur and 12 cases have been detected in Assam.
Assam and Manipur have reported two deaths each.
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https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/...reported-49020
Assam Human Rights Commission seeks report on steps taken to tackle, control and contain the outbreak of swine flu
By Amarjyoti Borah
Last Updated: Monday 17 August 2015
Students at Jorhat wearing masks (Photo credit: Sabita Devi)
A sudden spurt in swine flu cases, including four deaths, in the north-eastern part of India has spread panic in the region, even as there is a mad rush to procure masks, which are selling at a very high price of Rs 100.
As of now, cases of swine flu have been detected in Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram and Manipur, but all the other states in the region have put their respective health departments on high alert to detect and tackle swine flu cases.
According to government reports, two positive cases have been detected in Mizoram, three in Nagaland, five in Manipur and 12 cases have been detected in Assam.
Assam and Manipur have reported two deaths each.
...
https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/...reported-49020