13 hospitals identified to treat swine flu

The government has identified as many as 13 hospitals including three private hospitals in the City to handle swine flu cases.

Sagar Hospital, Mallige Medical Centre, M S Ramiah Memorial Hospital, Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Dr B R Ambedkar Medical College Hospital are amongst such hospitals, which have facilities to handle swine flu cases.

Sources said that several private hospitals have been contacted in this behalf and confirmation is awaited.