As the Influenza H3N2 cases have started to rise rapidly in the country after the Corona cases dipped, the experts are of the opinion, that people need to be careful, but there is no need to panic if precautions are taken on time.
Recounting his experience of the Gujarat earthquake that had caused widespread destruction, LG Saxena said that Delhi needed to be fully prepared to handle any disaster and preparations to this effect should be put in place from today itself.
Amid the rising concerns about the H3N2 influenza, the Uttar Pradesh government will kickstart a drive to prevent the spread of diseases like meningitis and the H3N2 virus across the state.
In view of the risk of the H3N2 influenza virus spread in the changing weather conditions, Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj issued an advisory on Friday advising children and the elderly to take special precautions.
Amid a sharp surge in H3N2 virus and covid cases in the country, Gujarat Health Minister Rushikesh Patel on Friday said that 100 per cent treatment of influenza is available and there is no need to fear.
Madhya Pradesh Medical Education Minister Vishwas Sarang on Thursday confirmed that the first case of H3N2 infection had been reported in the state capital, Bhopal.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday chaired a review meeting of the Health department at Mumbai's Vidhan Bhavan to take stock of the state's preparedness amid reports of Covid-19 and Influenza H3N2 cases.
Amid concerns about the H3N2 Influenza infection in the country, health experts emphasized on living a healthy lifestyle and precautionary measures in order to prevent the disease.
With the H3N2 influenza virus cases witnessing a spike in Maharashtra, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation 32 patients admitted in Mumbai, out of which 4 are admitted with H3N2 and 28 with H1N1.
"352 patients of the H3N2 virus have come so far. Their treatment is going on and hospitals have been asked to be on alert. H3N2 is not fatal. It can be cured by medical treatment. No need to panic," said the minister.