Swine Flu

The H1N1 flu was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in 2009 and it claimed that the lives of 2.84 lakh people.

The individual concerned had experienced a mild illness and has fully recovered. However, the source of this infection has not yet been ascertained and health experts are investigating the matter.

Forced by circumstances, the Serum Institute of India had moved the Delhi High Court in June 2012 under section 9 of the Arbitration Act.

The paper found that about 4.4% of the general population have already been exposed to the new strain of the Swine flu virus.

China has been the ground zero of numerous epidemics over the years, epidemics that have inflicted great damage in terms of life and economy.

It would surely seem that the primary reason for Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi cancelling their engagement was more owing to their health rather than their respect for our fallen heroes of Pulwama

Rajasthan has registered highest number of cases and deaths related to Swine Flu till now

Swine Flu has claimed more than 250 lives this year alone. However, Rajasthan has been the worst hit in terms of deaths and the number of cases reported. Gujarat has seen 54 deaths and 1,187 cases reported.

In Delhi, 6 people have died and 1409 cases have been reported so far.

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