The Tamil Nadu government has deployed specialized medical health teams to monitor and contain the rising spread of Dengue and H1N1 influenza across the state.
While officials state that seasonal influenza remains under control, the state has recorded 1,558 H1N1 cases this year, surpassing the total count from 2025.
Health authorities have urged schools to report any surge in student absenteeism and have intensified vector control measures in high-risk urban areas.