New Delhi, Aug. 11 -- Delhi is witnessing a sharp surge in H1N1 influenza cases this season, with 1,344 infections reported compared to 229 during the same period last year. The nearly six-fold increase is not just a statistical spike - it is a clear signal that influenza is circulating aggressively across the National Capital Region.

Dr Satish Koul, Principal Director and Unit Head of Internal Medicine at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram, told ANI that hospitals have witnessed an increase in patients with respiratory symptoms over the past three to four weeks. "Over the past 3-4 weeks, hospitals have witnessed a rise in patients presenting with cough, cold and high fever. Testing has revealed a significant increase in H1N1 (...