Swine flu toll rises to 96 in Pune

Three children aged between one month to four years, died of Swine flu here during the last three days taking the toll to 96, health officials said today. The kids succumbed to H1N1 infection at YCM hospital at Pimpri, they said.

The delayed NIV (National Institute of Virology) test reports confirming the infection were received yesterday, hospital authorities said.

Meanwhile, state health department has renewed its appeal to the citizens to undergo screening without delay if they developed suspected swine flu symptoms. Street plays are being organised to create an awareness among people to seek early medical help.