11 more die of swine flu in Rajasthan, toll climbs to 92

February 09, 2015 20:47

With eleven more persons succumbing to swine flu in parts of Rajasthan in the last 24 hours, the death toll has climbed to 92 in the state this year. Out of the 897 people tested positive for the H1N1 virus, 92 have died in the state from January 1 to February 7, an official of the state medical and health directorate said.

Meanwhile, Union Health Minister J P Nadda, who inaugurated the deworming programme, reviewed the swine flu situation in the state. Expressing his satisfaction on the prevention and cure of the deadly disease, Nadda laid emphasis on strengthening the awareness campaign in the state.

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