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NEW DELHI, Aug 14 (KUNA) -- After two more deaths caused by swine flu were
reported Friday morning, the death toll in India has mounted to 22, said media
reports.
The two cases were reported from Pune (in south-western state of
Maharashtra) and Raipur (the capital city of central state of Chhattisgarh).
The deceased were a 70-year-old woman and an 18-year-old boy.
To combat the deteriorating situation by the day, the Indian government has
decided to organise an orientation programme for experts from private
laboratories for conducting flu tests.
Until late last night, the death toll was 20, said the Health Ministry in a
press release. So far, out of the total 22 death cases, 13 were reported in
the city of Pune alone.
According to the press release, a total of 1,283 swine cases were reported
in different parts of the country up to last night, out of whom 589 were
successfully treated and discharged, while the rest were undergoing treatment
in different hospitals.
Meanwhile, the Indian government stationed a medical team in Maharashtra to
assist the state government in instituting appropriate public health measures.
Pune, the most greatly inflicted city, lies in Maharashtra. (end)
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