400 H1N1 cases detected in Karnataka

Bengaluru: Around 400 people were diagnosed with Influenza-A (H1N1, also known as ‘swine flu’) in Karnataka state.  

The maximum number of cases were reported in Bengaluru city (89 cases). 

Bengaluru had the highest number of 89 cases. Shivamogga – 43 cases and Dakshina Kannada, 24 cases. 

Of the 4,702 samples tested since January 2018; 400 cases tested positive for the respiratory infection. 

Tamiflu is the antiviral drug being administered to those with fever and cold symptoms.