Telangana faces 27 fresh cases of swine flu

Twenty seven fresh cases of swine flu have been reported in Telangana on Wednesday.

According to sources “In the current year, from January 1 till February 10, 2,751 samples have been tested out of which 903 found to be positive and number of deaths because of other complications and swine flu are 42.” It said 92 samples were tested on Tuesday and 27 have been found to be positive for the virus.

The number of positive cases reported in the last six days (up to February 10) shows a decline in intensity, However, the citizens are advised to take precautions and report to a hospital on appearance of the first symptoms of the disease like high fever, sneezing, cough and body pain.

Homoeopathy doctors have advised that homeo medicine can also be taken as a preventive measure under guidance of homeopathy doctor.

The swine flu medicines are available for free of cost at all AYUSH dispensaries and at Government Homeo Hospital, Ramanthapur in the city.