According to health officials, the state has reported the most swine flu infections - the most since 2018 - but the fatality rate has remained low due to increased vigilance and knowledge among the public amid the Covid-19 epidemic.
Digital Desk: According to the Health Department's most recent report, Maharashtra had a 10-fold increase in deaths from 20 to 191 between July 30 and September 30 and a six-fold increase in illnesses from 552 on July 30 to 3,477 on that date.
According to health officials, the state has reported the most swine flu infections - the most since 2018 - but the fatality rate has remained low due to increased vigilance and knowledge among the public amid Covid-19 pandemic.
The number of swine flu cases and fatalities in the state increased from 129 in 2020 to 387 and two, respectively, in 2021. The state registered an average of 32 swine flu infections per month in 2021, but 386 instances have been reported in the last seven months, according to data from the health department. Of these, the Pune municipality's jurisdiction recorded a total of 1,030 swine flu illnesses and 43 fatalities- the highest number among the 36 districts, Pune coming in second with 379 cases.
Meanwhile, Maharashtra surveillance officer Dr. Pradeep Awate claimed that a number of causes are to blame for the rise in instances. First of all, there was no Covid-induced lockdown during this monsoon season, which caused more individuals to roam around. Secondly, people are now more sensitized and choose early treatment. Due to our strict vigilance, we have been able to treat patients more promptly, which has allowed us to save more lives. People used to frequently arrive late for treatment earlier, he noted.
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