Uttarakhand’s reported H1N1 cases have risen to 408 after 25 more infections were confirmed on Thursday. The latest results came from testing 115 samples, with 11 cases recorded in Dehradun and 14 from other areas.
A report issued by Chief Medical Officer Dr Manoj Sharma said 324 people diagnosed with HoneNone have recovered so far. The disease has also been linked to 2 deaths. No new Covid-19 case was reported on Thursday.
Dengue infections also reported
Dengue surveillance produced 5 fresh positive results after 648 samples were examined. 2 of those patients were from Dehradun, while 3 came from other areas.
The district’s cumulative dengue count has reached 150. Of these patients, 128 have recovered, and no death from dengue has been reported so far.
Health teams survey homes
As part of prevention work, the health department conducted a door-to-door survey of 11,872 homes in the capital on Thursday. Accredited Social Health Activists, or ASHA workers, joined volunteers to collect information from residents.
Officials are also carrying out source reduction to remove mosquito larvae, along with awareness drives and fogging in different parts of the city. The municipal corporation is spraying larvicide as part of the mosquito-control effort.
Residents whose areas have not received fogging have been advised to contact their local councillor. The measures are intended to support surveillance and reduce conditions that allow vector-borne diseases to spread.
Precautions advised for H1N1
People experiencing cough, fever or breathing-related symptoms have been advised to avoid crowded places. They should cover their mouth and nose while coughing or sneezing and maintain hand hygiene.
Medical advice should be sought when symptoms appear. People have also been told not to take medicines without consulting a doctor, and to remain especially careful around older adults, children and other vulnerable people.
Conclusion
The latest update records 408 HoneNone cases, 2 associated deaths and 324 recoveries, alongside 150 dengue cases. Health teams are continuing household surveillance, mosquito-control work and public guidance in affected areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How many H1N1 cases have been reported in Uttarakhand?
The reported total has reached 408 after 25 new infections were confirmed.
Q. How many H1N1 patients have recovered?
A total of 324 H1N1 patients have recovered, according to the health department report.
Q. How many deaths have been linked to H1N1?
2 deaths have been reported among the H1N1 cases.
Q. How many new dengue cases were found?
5 new dengue infections were confirmed after 648 samples were tested.
Q. How many dengue cases have been reported overall?
The cumulative dengue count has reached 150, including 128 recovered patients.
Q. How many homes were included in the survey?
Health workers and volunteers surveyed 11,872 homes in the city.
Q. What precautions are advised for people with H1N1 symptoms?
They should avoid crowded places, cover their mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, maintain hand hygiene and seek medical advice.
