23 more test positive for swine flu in Delhi

New Delhi, Aug 31 (PTI) Twenty-three more people,
including eight children, have tested positive for swine flu,
raising the total number of H1N1 cases to 659 in Indian
capital of Delhi.

"Swab tests of 23 samples tested positive for H1N1
virus and with this the total number of swine flu cases
admitted to designated hospitals stands at 659," Delhi Health
Minister Kiran Walia said.

Of the 23 samples eight were of children and most of
them have been treated and discharged, she said.

Meanwhile, private pathology laboratories have started
testing samples for H1N1 cases. As per the government rules it
is mandatory for them to report positive swine flu cases to
the nodal officers here.

"By doing so, the government will have full details of
total number of patients affected by H1N1 virus as well as
ensuring their treatment and tracing of their contacts," Walia
said.

"The private laboratories may immediately contact the
designated officers -- R P Vashisht and Anjan Prakash --
bringing to their notice about the details of affected
persons," she added. PTI