Delhi gets 16 suspected cases

Fourteen positive cases of swine flu were reported in the capital today, out of which one is a student at Sanskriti School. The total number of cases in Delhi, has gone up to 215.

According to sources, almost 16 suspected cases of swine flu were admitted in hospitals around the city. One case was confirmed from Sanskriti School, adding a suspected case earlier had tested negative.

The schools closed down on Friday and will reopen on Monday.

The students, from section B of Class 4 and section G of Class 11 of Sanskriti School in Chanakyapuri, were found positive for the flu, said a teacher at the school.

The school has sent messages to parents, informing them about the two cases and asking them to await further instructions regarding closure of the school.

The school was closed till Monday, after a Class 6 girl was suspected to be down with the swine flu on Thursday. However, she tested negative for the flu on Friday.

Swine flu cases have shown a sharp rise across the country. The government has, however, said there is no cause for panic.