Swine Flu case detected
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, July 15 2017:
Swine Flu or H1N1 has been confirmed in a patient in Imphal West today .
Speaking to the media at Old Secretariat office today, Health Minister L Jayantakumar Singh said that a person who has been admitted to Shija Hospital on July 4 has been confirmed as suffering from Swine Flu after a series of necessary tests .
The Minister asserted that the disease has now become less alarming than before as there have been different measures taken up by the Health Department to control and prevent the spread of the disease .
The first case of Swine Flu was detected in the State in 2015, he said and added that the Governmernt has taken up necessary steps to fight any new cases .
In this regard, Isolation Wards are being reserved in JNIMS and RIMS especially for those suspected to be suffering from the disease .
State Survilence team has been put to operation with the opening of a State Information Cell, the Minister added .
Jayantakumar appealed the public to be cautious and follow tips like washing hands often, avoiding crowded places, drinking plenty of water, plenty of sleep, etc .
Health Services Director K Lokendro Singh and Health Department officials attended the press conference.