Developing Story·Dehradun·Updated 41d ago

Swine Flu Kills 2 in Dehradun, 36 Infected, Says CMO

Dehradun's CMO has confirmed two swine flu deaths and 36 total infections.

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Current Summary

Uttarakhand has been placed on alert after statewide H1N1 (swine flu) cases rose to 57, with Dehradun district accounting for 52 of those infections, according to an August 27 NDTV report. This follows earlier figures of 52 cases and 5 deaths in Dehradun and 49 cases and 5 deaths statewide reported August 26. Nainital has separately been placed on alert over swine flu spreading in Delhi. District-wise breakdown beyond Dehradun, identities of the deceased, and containment measures remain undisclosed.

What We Know

Dehradun's Chief Medical Officer has confirmed 2 deaths from swine flu and 36 total infections, according to a Pioneer Edge report.
Nainital has been placed on alert over swine flu spreading in Delhi, per an August 25 report.
Statewide swine flu cases have risen to 49, with 5 deaths reported, per an August 26 Punjab Newsline report.
Dehradun district CMO reports 52 swine flu cases and 5 deaths as of August 26.
Statewide H1N1 case count has risen to 57, per an August 27 NDTV report, up from 49 reported a day earlier.

What Is Still Unclear

Identities and details of the deceased
Timeline of the outbreak
Any public health advisory or containment measures issued

What Changed

27 Aug, 08:00 am
Statewide H1N1 cases have risen to 57, with Dehradun accounting for 52 infections, according to an August 27 NDTV report, up from the previously reported statewide figure of 49 cases.
26 Aug, 07:50 pm
Dehradun's Chief Medical Officer now reports 52 swine flu cases and five deaths in the district alone, according to an August 26 Pioneer Edge report, up from the previously confirmed 36 cases and 2 deaths.
26 Aug, 06:10 am
Uttarakhand's statewide swine flu toll has risen to 5 deaths and 49 confirmed cases, according to an August 26 Punjab Newsline report, up from the previously reported 2 deaths and 36 cases in Dehradun alone. The report does not disclose the district-wise breakdown of the new cases and deaths, or what containment measures are being taken.
25 Aug, 01:01 pm
Nainital has been placed on alert over swine flu spreading in Delhi, according to an August 25 Pioneer Edge report, as authorities seek to prevent transmission following Dehradun's confirmed cases.
24 Aug, 02:41 pm
Signal detected: Swine Flu Kills 2 in Dehradun, 36 Infected, Says CMO