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Swine Flu Claims First Victim in Lucknow
30 Aug
Summary
- First seasonal swine flu death reported in Lucknow.
- A 50-year-old woman died from H1N1 virus at Balrampur Hospital.
- Health officials are monitoring doctors, staff, and patients for H1N1.
Lucknow recorded its first seasonal swine flu fatality as a 50-year-old woman from Indira Nagar passed away at Balrampur Hospital on Thursday. The patient was admitted on August 25th, having reportedly fallen ill several days prior and initially sought care at a private hospital where H1N1 was suspected.
She was subsequently transferred to Balrampur Hospital. Health authorities are actively monitoring close contacts, including hospital staff and other patients, for any signs of H1N1 infection. Samples have been sent to a King George's Medical University lab for testing.
Reports suggesting the death occurred at Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences and that an isolation ward was established there have been officially denied. The institute confirmed treating patients with influenza-like illness, some testing positive for H1N1 or Covid-19.
