Thirty-four fresh cases of swine flu detected today, bringing the toll to 247 across the country.
Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) this morning tested 34 people positive for the H1N1 virus.
After investigating huge new cases, IEDCR has stopped testing people rushed there with flu-like symptoms.
Now, it is giving treatment to the patients based on the symptoms, IEDCR sources said.
Earlier yesterday, the government confirmed the first death from swine flu in the country.
The authorities concerned said, as per the guidelines of the World Health Organisation, people need not waste time with testing for A (H1N1) since the virus has already spread widely. Rather, they should start symptom management treatments and isolating the patients with symptoms.
However, different hospitals, including some of the hospitals provided with special training by the government, are sending patients to test and confirm swine flu without giving them any cautionary messages or treatment.
The government said 15 government and private hospitals have been prepared to manage swine flu patients.
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