Bhopal. The cases of H3N2 virus are coming up very fast in the country. Meanwhile, a case of this virus has come to light in the capital Bhopal. This is the first case of H3N2 virus in the state. The Health Department has issued an alert for all hospitals after getting a virus-infected patient. The patient in whom this virus has been confirmed has a complaint of fever with a mild cold, although the patient’s condition is completely fine. According to the information, a 28-year-old man from Bairagarh got himself examined in the hospital after going viral. Here the doctors took samples and sent them to AIIMS for testing of its H3N2 virus. His report came positive on Thursday. At the same time, in view of the increasing threat of influenza virus across the country, especially its sub-variant H3N2 cases, the Central Health Department is on alert. Please tell that two people have died due to this virus so far. The state health department has asked its team to be alert. Along with this, people have been advised to be cautious. The Center has also sent an advisory in this regard to all the states.
No travel history of the patient
One person’s H3N2 report has come positive. On receiving the information, the team of the department has examined the patient. The patient has no travel history. He is completely healthy.
Dr. Prabhakar Tiwari, CMHO
