According to the report from WHO, there are 1085 confirmed cases of swine flu in 21 countries. In the absence of any effective vaccine for H1N1 virus, it advices precautionary measures to be taken so that the spread of the virus is controlled
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. 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.
The mass communication media such as TV and radio should highlight the types of masks available and the efficiency of each of them to trap or stop the virus. The efficiency may vary depending on the filter type and the face-fit.
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