Swine flu claim three more lives, toll rises to 25

Hyderabad, Jan 27 (INN): The death toll due to Swine flu in Telangana State has increased to 25, since December, as three more deaths were reported on Tuesday. Of them, as many as 16 people died in January month alone.

Speaking to media persons here on Tuesday, NIMS Director Dr L Narendranath said that so far, tests were conducted on 1,156 blood samples. Of them, as many as 414 people were found positive for Swine flu. However, he claimed that all efforts were being made to control the spread of Swine flu. He appealed to the people to maintain hygiene and take all precautions.