International cooperation was very much evident in tackling the spread of swine flu. A timely tip-off from China helped India track down a suspected H1N1 flu case which later tested negative. According to the report from WHO, there are 1516 officially reported cases of influenza A (H1N1) infection in 22 countries. WHO is coordinating the global response to human cases and monitoring the corresponding threat of an influenza pandemic.
India has no confirmed cases of swine flu. All Indian ports and airports are on alert. All air passengers are screened. Road entry points to the country are under surveillance. Necessary medicines are available. The government has four labs that can test for the virus. Private hospitals have been asked not to turn away suspected cases but to isolate the patients and inform government officials.
Government of India advises all its citizens to defer non-essential travel to the affected countries. People with the symptoms are advised to contact: Outbreak Monitoring Cell, National Institute of Communicable Diseases or call 011 23921401.
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