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India reports 2 deaths due to H3N2 Influenza virus in Karnataka and Haryana

By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: March 10, 2023 14:16 IST

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After Corona in India, H3N2 (Influenza virus) virus has started showing its outbreak.
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The number of H3N2 virus infection patients is continuously increasing in many states of the country.
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According to Health Ministry sources, two people have died due to H3N2 virus.
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According to the source, one person died in Haryana and one in Karnataka.
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About 90 cases of H3N2 virus have been reported in the country so far. 8 cases of H1N1 virus, formerly known as swine flu, have also been reported.
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H3N2 and H1N1 have similar symptoms to Covid, which has infected millions of people worldwide and killed millions of people.
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According to experts, the transmission of H3N2 virus remains effective for at least 5 to 7 days. Pregnant women, children and the elderly are most at risk of infection.
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Doctors have advised regular hand washing and mask-like precautions like Covid-19.
Tags: Influenza virus H3N2
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