NRI couple tests positive for swine flu in Gujarat

A NRI couple, who arrived in Ahmedabad, from Atlanta in the US, has tested positive for Swine Flu today, state health officials said. "The couple was admitted to the city civil hospital early this morning. They were tested for Swine Flu and the test results were positive," said health secretary, Ravi Saxena.
       
The husband and wife returned from US on July 31 and developed symptoms of the disease from August 5, Saxena said adding that the duo initially went to a private hospital before being shifted to the civil facility.
       
"The man, brought in critical condition to the hospital in the wee hours, was put on ventilator.His condition has improved now and the ventilator has been removed. He is stable," said Saxena. Both have been put in an isolation ward, he added.
       
With these two fresh cases, the number of confirmed Swine Flu cases in Gujarat has touched 10, official sources said. About 43 patients were tested for suspected Swine Flu in Gujarat out of which 10 cases are confirmed, they said adding results of three are still awaited.