68 test positive for swine flu in New Delhi

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Of the total 68 positive cases, 30 were children. With this, the total number of swine flu cases reported till date has reached the 9,168 mark.

Swine flu cases in the city rose to 9,168 after 68 positive cases were reported today.

"Of the total 68 positive cases, 30 were children. With this, the total number of swine flu cases reported till date has reached the 9,168 mark," Delhi health minister Kiran Walia said.

So far, 67 people have died due to the pandemic virus in the city, she said.

Walia, however, said the situation is under control and the government is doing its best in providing treatment to H1N1 patients in government hospitals.

According to the WHO, India continues to report maximum number of cases of swine flu in the south east Asian region.