In the metropolis of Lucknow, situated in Uttar Pradesh, an alarming tally of 25 individuals grappling with the influenza A (H1N1) virus, commonly known as swine flu, has surfaced within the past sixty days. Notably, a substantial 24 of these afflicted individuals have been identified within the confines of the esteemed Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), marking the timeline of January and February for these reported cases.
Remarkably, the affected demographic at SGPGI predominantly comprises either its personnel or their familial associates. Concurrently, a recent addition to the roster of swine flu cases emerged just last Friday, encapsulated by a 33-year-old gentleman currently undergoing medical interventions at Apollo Hospital. The dedicated health department contingent is vigorously engaged in unearthing the origins and details surrounding this new patient, prompting an official inquiry directed towards Apollo Hospital on the preceding Saturday.
Up to the present moment, a commendable 22 out of the total swine flu cohort have triumphed over the affliction and are on the path to complete recovery, according to insights divulged by Health Department authorities. Nevertheless, the concentration of such incidents within the confines of a solitary institution is provoking myriad inquiries.
The most recent confirmation of swine flu emerged yesterday, manifesting in an individual hailing from Pratapgarh. The family members promptly admitted the patient to Apollo Hospital, citing distressing symptoms such as vomiting and abdominal discomfort. Thorough information retrieval from Apollo Hospital is imperative for a comprehensive understanding of the situation. CMO Dr. Manoj Aggarwal underscores the issuance of a missive to Apollo Hospital, underscoring the pending receipt of a substantive response.