Maharashtra on Alert After 2 People Die of Suspected H3N2

Two people died from H3N2 in Maharashtra; one of them was a 74-year-old male. The other casualty was a 23-year-old MBBS student who contracted COVID-19 in addition to the influenza virus; he passed away from the H3N2 subtype.

Mumbai :- The Eknath Sinde-led administration in Maharashtra has convened a high-level meeting on Thursday to deliberate how to stop the spread of influenza since the H3N2 virus crisis in India is getting out of hand. One of the two fatalities was a 74-year-old male. The other casualty was a 23-year-old MBBS student who contracted COVID-19 in addition to the influenza virus; he passed away from the H3N2 subtype.

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• Important Points: H3N2 on the Increase in Maharashtra
• State Health Minister Tanaji Sawant said 361 cases of influenza infections had been detected in Maharashtra, putting the health system on high alert.
• After a thorough conversation with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, a set of recommendations will be released within the next two days.
• Sawant also suggested social separation and the wearing of masks in crowded areas.
• The Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) network is used by the Union Health Ministry to track the H3N2 influenza outbreak in real-time.
• Also, it is closely monitoring morbidity and mortality, especially in vulnerable populations including children, the elderly, and those who have co-morbid conditions.
• Doctors in Maharashtra have been instructed to treat suspected patients right away.
• He also advised avoiding using Tamiflu without a prescription from a physician.
• Also, he advised avoiding using Tamiflu without first talking to a doctor.
• A fever, cough, sore throat, and pneumonia are all signs of the flu.
• “When taken as directed by a doctor, Tamiflu can cause a fever to go away in 48 to 72 hours. Early treatment of fever and bodily discomfort is recommended “said Sawant.