Special awareness campaign against H1 N1 influenza

19 Feb, Chandigarah

In view of rising number of swine flu deaths, Haryana government Thursday has launched a massive awareness drive through media to tell people about testing and treatment facilities available.

Advertisements have been issued in newspapers giving knowledge of natural Ayurvedic herbs and medicines like Tulsi, Ginger, black pepper, Giloi, Turmeric etc, which strengthens the immunity against viruses like H1N1 influenza. They are also being told to keep cleanliness to keep body and mind healthy.

Notably the number of swine flu positive cases in Haryana has risen to more than 116 and around 19 deaths have been reported so far. Yesterday a 45 year woman from Pinjore died of swine flu at a Government hospital in Chandigarh. Another person of Pinjore had died of swine flu at PGI Chandigarh a day before.