Muskan BhatiaNew Delhi, Aug. 25 -- Amid growing concern over a rise in seasonal H1N1 influenza cases across the country, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Tuesday said there is no need for the general public to wear masks or take a flu vaccine, stressing that the current outbreak is part of the virus's normal seasonal pattern and not a public health emergency.
"So, the first most important thing is that you should not be circulating if you are unwell. Take two to three days of rest. It will help you recover and also prevent spreading the virus. We are not asking people to wear a mask because H1N1 spreads through respiratory droplets that usually travel only one to two metres," ICMR Director General Dr Rajiv Bahl said during ...