23 more test positive for swine flu in Delhi

Twenty-three more people, including eight children, have tested positive for swine flu, raising the total number of H1N1 cases to 659 in the city.

"Swab tests of 23 samples tested positive for H1N1 virus and with this the total number of swine flu cases admitted to designated hospitals stands at 659," Delhi health Minister Kiran Walia said. Of the 23 samples eight were of children and most of them have been treated and discharged, she said.

Meanwhile, private pathology laboratories have started testing samples for H1N1 cases. As per the government rules it is mandatory for them to report positive swine flu cases to the nodal officers here.

"By doing so, the government will have full details of total number of patients affected by H1N1 virus as well as ensuring their treatment and tracing of their contacts," Walia said.

"The private laboratories may immediately contact the designated officers—RP Vashisht and Anjan Prakash -- bringing to their notice about the details of affected persons," she added.