Health & Environment
Delhi Reports Sharp Increase in H1N1 Influenza Cases
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THE BRIEF
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Delhi has recorded 2,308 H1N1 cases as of August 25, with total influenza-like illness figures reaching nearly 3,000 according to Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh.
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The current infection count is significantly higher than the 229 cases reported during the same period in 2025, marking an eightfold increase by August 20 compared to last year.
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Major hospitals including LNJP and RML have reserved beds and established dedicated wards to manage the surge, though officials state no new or more dangerous virus strain is driving the trend.