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India swine flu toll rises to 36 | India swine flu toll rises to 36 |
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The number of people to die of swine flu in India has risen to 36 with the first deaths in the capital, Delhi, health officials say. | The number of people to die of swine flu in India has risen to 36 with the first deaths in the capital, Delhi, health officials say. |
Two patients, a 38-year-old woman and a 31-year-old man, died in a hospital in Delhi on Thursday, officials say. | Two patients, a 38-year-old woman and a 31-year-old man, died in a hospital in Delhi on Thursday, officials say. |
Deaths have now been reported in eight Indian cities, with the death toll highest in the city of Pune. | Deaths have now been reported in eight Indian cities, with the death toll highest in the city of Pune. |
There are more than 2,400 cases of the H1N1 cases in India. Some schools have closed temporarily because of the flu. | There are more than 2,400 cases of the H1N1 cases in India. Some schools have closed temporarily because of the flu. |
Earlier this month schools, colleges and cinemas in Mumbai were temporarily closed because of fears about the spread of flu. | Earlier this month schools, colleges and cinemas in Mumbai were temporarily closed because of fears about the spread of flu. |
The virus is thought to have killed more than 1,200 people around the world. | The virus is thought to have killed more than 1,200 people around the world. |
The swine flu (H1N1) virus first emerged in Mexico in April and has since spread to many countries. | The swine flu (H1N1) virus first emerged in Mexico in April and has since spread to many countries. |
Many of India's confirmed cases of swine flu have been among people who have returned from overseas travel. | Many of India's confirmed cases of swine flu have been among people who have returned from overseas travel. |
Passenger screening has been introduced across India's main 22 international airports. | Passenger screening has been introduced across India's main 22 international airports. |
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