Spike In Swine Flu Cases in State; Toll mounts to 61!
Mulundkars, beware!! Once again, the deadly Swine Flu disease has gripped the state as Maharashtra has reported as many as 812 cases from January 1 to March 2019. The death toll has reached 61. As far as Mumbai is concerned, 48 cases of swine flu have been reported with four people dead. Fortunately, Mumbai itself has not reported any death. All the four deaths have been reported of the patients who came to the city from the neighbouring districts of Palghar and Thane for treatment. As regards Mulund, just 4 cases have been reported in the new year. Nevertheless, the BMC T-Ward Health Department has appealed to Mulundkars to maintain hygiene and take precautions to prevent the outbreak of this disease.
Speaking to Home Times, BMC T-Ward Medical Officer, Dr Mahindra Shingnapurkar, the Head of Health Department said, “It is true that there is a spike in cases of Swine Flu cases in Mumbai but, as compared to others suburbs, Mulund has registered just 4 cases. However, Mulundkars must take appropriate care and wear a mask as the disease is contagious and spreads through the air. Swine flu patients should be compulsorily kept in isolation for early treatment and to prevent the spread of disease.” He added, “The major symptoms of swine flu are fever, cold, headache, cough and nausea. Hence, people should hurry and take early treatment as it can be cured and the disease eradicated altogether.”
According to Dr Mahindra Shingnapurkar, though the disease is curable within one week, in the case of people suffering from asthma, lung infection, diabetes, cancer, kidney disease,etc., the H1N1 virus can cause complications. Hence, it is advisable that such patients must take extra precautions as Swine Flu may cause multiple organ failure leading to death.”
It may be noted that not just Maharashtra, the H1N1 virus or Swine Flu has badly hit the entire country. From January till March 2019, 19,000 cases of Swine Flu have been reported in entire India and 600 people have lost their lives to the deadly H1N1 virus. In the past, 2015 and 2017 were the worst years when H1N1 virus took maximum lives. However, the data available in 2019, shows this year may be more dangerous if prevention against H1N1 virus is not taken on a war footing!
