Two more test positive for swine flu

January 31, 2015 12:00 am | Updated 05:50 am IST - VISAKHAPATNAM:

Even visitors to the KGH cover their faces to protect themselves when they pass by the special ward for swine flu patients on Friday.— Photos: K.R. Deepak

Even visitors to the KGH cover their faces to protect themselves when they pass by the special ward for swine flu patients on Friday.— Photos: K.R. Deepak

Two patients-- a 35-year-old woman from Bhogapuram in Vizianagaram district and a 65-year-old man from Abid Nagar in the city-- tested positive for swine flu on Friday. They are undergoing treatment at separate private hospitals in the city.

Another four-year-old boy from Isukathota who tested positive a few days ago, is recovering at the Isolation Ward of the KGH. A 50-year-old man hailing from Palasa who is undergoing treatment at the Government Hospital for Chest Diseaes and another 14-years-old boy from the city admitted to KGH have tested negative for swine flu, District Medical and Health Officer J. Sarojini and District Nodal Officer for swine flu L.B.H.S. Devi said. Test reports of a 41-year-old woman from Dasannapeta in Vizianagaram district and another 56-year-old woman from Kotha Road (town) are awaited.

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