Swine Flu
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CM Yogi's big move on swine flu as free H1N1 testing ordered at all govt health facilities in state
Uttar Pradesh | Sep 02, 2026, 11:32 PM ISTUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered free H1N1 testing at all government healthcare centres across the state. Hospitals have also been directed to ensure medicines, testing and isolation facilities.
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Emraan Hashmi tests positive for swine flu, shares health update: 'I'm really unwell'
Entertainment | Aug 29, 2026, 03:12 PM ISTEmraan Hashmi has tested positive for swine flu (H1N1) and postponed his upcoming meet-up. The actor also shared a health update on Instagram, saying he is "really unwell".
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Delhi govt issues advisory for schools as H1N1 cases rise; CM calls emergency meet
Delhi | Aug 25, 2026, 11:52 PM ISTDelhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh said that the national capital has reported around 3,000 influenza cases this year, including 2,308 H1N1 infections.
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Swine flu cases surge nearly six-fold in Delhi: Doctors explain symptoms, and warning signs
Health | Aug 21, 2026, 12:01 PM ISTSwine flu (H1N1 flu) cases are rising in Delhi, with doctors also reporting H3N2 infections. Experts explain symptoms, warning signs, high-risk groups and why persistent fever and cough should not be ignored.
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China reports first human swine influenza A(H1N2)v case, doctor shares if Indians should be worried
Health | Aug 19, 2026, 12:54 PM ISTA swine-origin influenza A(H1N2)v infection in a young child in China has raised questions about the risk to humans. Dr Prateek Kadian explains why the immediate risk to most Indians is expected to be low and what people exposed to pigs should watch for.
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Think H1N1 is just seasonal flu? Doctor explains when it can become serious
Health | Aug 12, 2026, 07:42 AM ISTDelhi's H1N1 cases have risen sharply this season, prompting a warning from pulmonologist Dr Arjun Khanna. He explains the risks of influenza, symptoms that need medical attention, why antibiotics do not work and how vulnerable groups can stay protected.
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US detects H5N1 bird flu in pig for first time, concerns over potential human threat soars
World | Nov 01, 2024, 01:28 PM ISTThe infection happened at a backyard farm in Crook County, in the centre of the state, where different animals share water and are housed together.
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Swine Flu cases along with H3N2 virus on the rise in India; Central government warns to be alert
Health | Mar 14, 2023, 05:45 PM ISTThe H3N2 virus is already wreaking havoc in the country and now swine flu is also spreading rapidly along with it. The Central Government and the Health Ministry have alerted the people. Read on to know more.
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African swine flu: 190 pigs culled so far in Kerala's Wayanad
India | Jul 25, 2022, 12:27 PM ISTAfrican swine flu: As the pigs at farms in the Mananthavady area of Wayanad tested positive for the disease, all the animals on one farm died due to it.
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Lucknow bans sale of pork amid spread of African swine fever among pigs
India | Jul 21, 2022, 09:01 AM ISTLucknow: On pork sale ban, the district magistrate has asked the LMC to start an awareness campaign for pig farmers to make them aware of the African swine fever.
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Scientists reveal potential of swine coronavirus jumping from animals to humans
Science | Oct 14, 2020, 04:01 PM ISTA strain of coronavirus which causes acute diarrhea in piglets may have the potential to spread to humans as well, according to a new study which says the virus could "negatively impact the global economy and human health.
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Recently publicized swine flu not new, says WHO expert
World | Jul 02, 2020, 10:32 AM ISTA World Health Organization (WHO) expert said that the recently publicized swine flu in China was not new and that it's under close surveillance.
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All about New Swine flu virus in China: Should you worry?
Health | Jul 01, 2020, 02:01 PM ISTG4 EA H1N1 flu virus is already spreading among the swine population in China. Researchers have taken 30,000 nasal swabs from pigs in slaughterhouses in 10 Chinese provinces between 2011 and 2018 and have found the genotype 1 (G1) strain.
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Hitting out at Coronil critics to research on Swine Flu- Key takeaways from Swami Ramdev's press con
Health | Jul 01, 2020, 01:43 PM ISTSwami Ramdev, on Wednesday, announced that the differences between the Ministry of AYUSH and Patanjali have been solved and Coronil will now be available in the market. Here are certain key health takeaways from today's press conference.
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Had a version of swine flu, wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy:Sonam Kapoor reacts to new flu strain
Celebrities | Jul 01, 2020, 07:05 AM ISTBollywood actress Sonam Kapoor has reacted to the new flu strain discovered in China which has the potential to turn into a pandemic like the coronavirus. The actress is a survivor of a version of swine flu which she contracted in 2015 and said that she would never wish it for her worst enemy.
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6 reasons why new swine flu virus in China is a serious worry
India | Jul 01, 2020, 12:02 AM ISTEven as the world is grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic, Researchers in China have discovered a new type of swine flu that is capable of triggering a pandemic. The new strain of influenza was recently discovered in pigs that has the potential to infect humans.
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New swine flu-like virus with 'human pandemic potential' found in China, scientists worried
World | Jun 30, 2020, 10:57 AM ISTA new strain of influenza virus similar to swine-flu but with huge 'human pandemic potential' has been found in China. The discovery has left scientists and health officials concerned. The new strain of influenza was recently discovered in pigs that has the potential to infect humans. According to researchers, a number of workers from Chinese abattoirs and the swine industry exhibited signs of infection.
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African swine flu outbreak: Assam demands ₹144 crore for culling of pigs
India | May 14, 2020, 08:08 PM ISTAnimal Husbandry and Veterinary Minister Atul Bora on Thursday informed that about 14,919 pigs have died of the African Swine flu in the state. He said the government has demanded ₹144 crores for the culling of pigs in Assam.
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African Swine flu detected in Assam; 2,500 pigs killed in 306 villages
World | May 03, 2020, 10:25 PM ISTThe Assam government on Sunday said the first instance of African Swine Flu has been detected in the north eastern state which has already killed around 2,500 pigs across 306 villages.
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Meghalaya bans import of pigs after unusual deaths in Assam, Arunachal
India | Apr 27, 2020, 10:50 PM ISTThe Meghalaya government on Monday banned the import of pigs after a spike in deaths of the animal was reported from some districts in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, according to a notification.