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Budhwar Peth residents are in the high-risk group of swine flu infection
For the last couple of days there has been a sharp decline in the number of people visiting the brothels. Many sex workers in Budhwar Peth are HIV positive and they remain one of the most vulnerable groups when it comes to contracting the H1N1 virus.
Pune’s malls, multiplexes wear deserted look
Multiplexes, malls, and eateries in Pune wore a deserted look because of the H1N1 flu scare forcing people to stay indoors. There has been a sharp decline in business due to this.
Swine flu protective mask is the hottest selling product in the city
The swine flu masks no doubts remains the hottest selling product in the city.
Pune-based Serum Institute in race to develop vaccine
Scientists at the Pune-based company are gearing up for animal trials by next month in order to commercialize the vaccine before the end of next year. SIIL, The Serum Institute of India is among the first global drug companies to develop a vaccine for swine flu.
City schools, colleges will be closed for the next seven days
Educational institutes in Pune and neighboring Pimpri-Chinchwad areas will remain closed for a week in an attempt to reduce the spread of Swine Flu.
Tamiflu will be given to patients showing any symptoms of swine flu
To contain further spread of swine flu, Tamiflu will be given to all suspected patients.
Swinefluindia.com, a website about swine flu
Three friends Anil Kumar, Ashish Sharma and Shashi Shekhar Singh have come up with a website www.swinefluindia.com after one of them was suspected to be infected by the virus. This website provides information on how to get tested and whom to contact.
According to the National Institute of Virology (NIV), the whether condition in Pune which is neither too hot nor too cold may be conducive for survival of the swine flu virus.
Pune-based Indus Biotech claims to develop a new antiviral for swine flu
Indus Biotech Pvt. Ltd, a Pune-based biotechnology company claims to fight against the H1N1 virus—by providing a new antiviral, which is derived from a plant in the human food chain and hence is very low in toxicity.
People rush at railway stations, bus terminals for moving out of the city
The city is experiencing a heavy rush all because of the people moving out of Pune. The MSRTC also provided 29 additional buses to clear the rush.
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