Govt. Alert-H3N2 viral cases began to rise-Schools closed...

S Venkateshwari
Govt. Alert-H3N2 viral cases began to rise-Schools closed...

Influenza H3N2 virus infection cases are increasing rapidly. people are expressing apprehension whether the country can once again reach the stage of Kovid epidemic. In view of the increase in H3N2 cases, the Center has also asked the states to be alert. This is not the first time that cases of influenza have come to the fore, but this time the disease has become fatal. people affected by H3N2 infection are complaining of difficulty in breathing, which has also led to death in many cases.

Every day, the number of H3N2 cases is rising steadily and quickly. Delhi, Gujarat, maharashtra, Karnataka, Bihar, Haryana, Assam, Goa, and the Union Territory of puducherry have all recorded influenza cases thus far. With regards to H3N2 instances, puducherry and maharashtra lead the way. H3N2 influenza has claimed the lives of two individuals in Maharashtra. Hospitals are treating a large number of people with this virus.

Most cases of H3N2 in Maharashtra

In maharashtra, there are 352 confirmed instances of H3N2 and swine flu combined. 58 of these sufferers are H3N2 carriers. In Mumbai, 32 H3N2 influenza cases are being treated. Four of the 32 cases have the H3N2 virus, while 28 have the H1N1 virus. What recommendations does the Center have regarding the states' response to the rising number of H3N2 influenza cases? All state and union territory chief secretaries have been notified to maintain their vigilance.

All states are required to notify the federal government of any new H3N2, H1N1, or adenovirus instances. At the LNJP Hospital in Delhi, a 20-bed isolation section has been established. The number of beds and doctors is being expanded in light of the recent outbreaks of this virus in this area. From march 16 to march 26, all puducherry institutions up to and including class 8 were closed. The UP administration has also released H3N2, H1N1 advisories. The UP government has advised hospitals that they must accept an H3N2 infected patient right away if his oxygen level drops below 90. The administration of uttarakhand has also released a warning regarding H3N2. Hospitals have been urged to make plans for isolation beds, wards, intensive care units, and ventilators in the advice.

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