Rajasthan logs 12 deaths, 945 +ve cases of swine flu in 3 months – The Times of India

JAIPUR: A health department report released in April says swine flu claimed lives of 12 people in the state from Jan 1 to Mar 31 this year. The report says that four people died in Udaipur, three in Bhilwara, two each in Bikaner and Kota, while one person succumbed to swine flu in Chittorgarh. While acknowledging the substantial rise in swine flu cases, health authorities also said that there was no cause for panic as the numbers have fallen in recent days. The health department continues to monitor the situation and encourages the public to take necessary precautions to prevent spread of the virus, an official said. The report also highlighted that Jaipur was the hotspot for the surge in swine flu cases, with more than 50% of the state's total cases being reported in the city during the three-month period. Of the 945 cases recorded in the state, 498 were from Jaipur. Other districts that reported a significant number of swine flu cases include Udaipur with 121 cases, Bikaner with 73 cases, Dausa with 25 cases, Ajmer with 24 cases, and Nagaur, which reported 23 cases of swine flu during the same period. In recent months, individuals have faced challenges due to various viral illnesses, including Covid-19 and swine flu, which have significantly impacted their well-being. Many people experienced persistent coughs that endured for 20 days or more, causing discomfort and concern. Healthcare facilities have seen an influx of patients showing symptoms like fever and influenza-like illness. While most of these individuals were able to recover without undergoing specific diagnostic tests for Covid-19, swine flu, or other ailments, some patients' conditions worsened over time.

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Rajasthan logs 12 deaths, 945 +ve cases of swine flu in 3 months - The Times of India