Many have complained of having symptoms similar to the Swine Flu. Besides, there are rumours that three have died of the flu in the district.
But what is worrying the doctors here is the spread of false rumour about the disease.
Speaking to the Deccan Herald, the District Health Officer Dr Bhaira Reddy said, “One must not jump to any conclusion, but wait for the medical report.”
He further said that a person might have complaints like bodypain, cold and fever but the case might not necessarily be Swine Flu. It is not possible to treat all the health complaints with a similar method, Dr Reddy added.
Reports to be considered
The swab tests are conducted on the suspected patients and the reports are sent to the Nimhans. “Only the confirmed reports should be taken into consideration,” Dr Reddy observed.
He has issued strict instructions to the health department personnel from going public about the H1N1 cases. Besides, the department has taken up various awareness programmes.
“We have told the doctors not to confirm the case until they have confirmation from the labs,” he added.
When asked about the three suspected cases, he said the swab tests have been sent to the Nimhans and until the reports arrive, nothing can be confirmed, he added.
Swine flu deaths in Karnataka
As many as 16,228 suspected cases of H1N1 have been reported till August 30 in the State, of which, 3,633 cases were confirmed. Among these persons, some have been recovered, others are still in under treatment. Two women (40) of Mysore and Bangalore died of H1N1 on August 30, Dr Reddy added.