Kashmir to have two swine flu test labs, toll now 10

Posted on 4th Mar 2015 12:46 pm by mohit kumar

Srinagar, March 3 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday ordered the setting up of two swine flu testing laboratories in the state, as the toll due to the H1N1 influenza rose to 10, officials said.

"One testing laboratory for the detection of H1N1 virus will be established at the Government Medical College, Jammu and the second one will be established at the Chest Disease Hospital, Srinagar," an official told IANS.

A sum of nearly Rs.12 crore has been released by the state administration for this purpose, he said.

The state cabinet took serious view of the non-availability of testing facilities for swine flu, and ordered the immediate establishment of the same, the official said.

The cabinet met for the first time in Jammu after assuming charge on Monday. Chief Minister Mufti Muhammad Sayeed chaired the meet.

With one more patient succumbing to swine flu in the Kashmir Valley on Tuesday, the toll due to the deadly virus infection rose to 10 in the state.

The deadly virus has claimed 1,100 lives so far this year and nearly 20,000 have been affected across the country.

Other news

Realme Narzo N55: realme's new phone launched in India, features are very special

Chinese smartphone company Realme has launched its new smartphone Realme Narzo N55 in India. This

CAA Protest: 30 organizations of Assam protested against the implementation of CAA, burnt copies, called for strike today

There is fierce protest against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA) in Assam. The central

Health Minister's big meeting amid the growing threat of Omicron, discussion with states on airport screening

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya is going to hold a big meeting with the states on the scr

Uttarakhand: The Kotdwar incident escalates, Rahul Gandhi calls Mohammad Deepak a hero, police and administration on high alert.

The Kotdwar incident is escalating. Rahul Gandhi has now weighed in on the matter. He tweeted on

Shahrukh Khan hid his 'Dunki' look! Fans said - Umbrella also belongs to Mercedes

Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan was recently once again spotted in Mumbai. He was leaving for t

Abroad Money: People working abroad sent a record amount to India in 2022, know where this money is being spent?

In 2020, Indian expatriates were sending money home in record amounts. In that year, migrants sen

New Delhi Stampede: Railway issues notice to 'X' for running stampede video, social media platform says this to users

18 passengers died in a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on February 15, while many were inj

Aryan Khan Bail: Aryan Khan's bail has not been decided today, tomorrow will hear the application again

Aryan Khan Drugs Case: The decision on the bail petition filed in the Bombay High Court by Aryan

Webinar of PM Modi after Budget 2023, said- 'Good Governance is the most essential condition for the success of government works'

In a post-budget webinar, PM Modi is talking about the budget. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Mo

Life on Earth: Much important information received about the sun, life will not be possible on earth

It is a known fact that the source of life on earth is the sun. The light and heat from the sun m