4 more swine flu deaths in state

Shimla, February 17

Four persons died due to swine flu in the state in the last 48 hours, taking the death toll to 26 while the total number of persons infected with the disease increased from 200 to 217 till today.

According to the health report, four more deaths have been reported from Shimla (2) and Solan (1) and Kinnaur (1).

Out of 20 persons tested yesterday, 11 were found positive for the flu. The health department today reported six new cases of swine flu taking the total number to 217. — TNS