Telangana reports 27 fresh cases of swine flu

Twenty seven fresh cases of swine flu have been reported in Telangana, where 21 people have died due to the H1N1 virus and other complications since August 1 last year, the state government said in Hyderabad.

Twenty seven fresh cases of swine flu have been reported in Telangana, where 21 people have died due to the H1N1 virus and other complications since August 1 last year, the government said in Hyderabad on Wednesday.

As many as 6,041 samples have been tested since August 1 last year, and 810 were found positive for swine flu. (Shutterstock/ Representational Photo)

A bulletin on swine flu said 186 samples were tested on Tuesday for swine flu and 27 were found positive for the virus. No death was reported on Tuesday, it said.

As many as 6,041 samples have been tested till Tuesday since August 1 last year, and 810 were found positive, it said.

Sufficient stock of medicines and testing kits were available in the state, the release added.