No case of H1N1 flu in Hyderabad, Canada NRI tests negative

Hyderabad, May 5 (PTI) All four persons, who had
arrived here from abroad in the last few days and were
suspected to be suffering from H1N1 flu, have tested negative
for the virus.

The samples taken from an NRI from Ontario in Canada,
who was admitted to a hospital here after he complained of flu
like symptoms on May 3, have also tested negative for the H1N1
virus, Professor, Respiratory Medicine at Government Chest
Hospital Dr Sudhakar told PTI.

The doctor said that the NRI, who was kept in
isolation, has been discharged from the hospital after tests
proved negative at the National Institute of Communicable
Diseases, New Delhi.

"Since Sunday evening no new case was reported while
the passenger from Ontario in Canada has been discharged from
hospital today," he added.

About 3,000 passengers, coming from the US, Latin
America and Europe, were screened during the last one week and
only four passengers from Mexico, San Francisco, Frankfurt and
Ontario had reported some flu like symptoms.

The Andhra Pradesh Medical and Health Department with
the coordination of Hyderabad International Airport
Authorities has deputed a team of Doctors at the airport
and Chest Hospital or the screening of the suspected patients.

Dr Sudhakar said a nodal agency which is looking after
these disease is working round the clock to provide necessary
assistance to people. PTI KUR
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