Influenza

The individual concerned had experienced a mild illness and has fully recovered. However, the source of this infection has not yet been ascertained and health experts are investigating the matter.

The elderly and those with underlying health conditions such as Hypertension and Diabetes need to be extra cautious

"A persistent cough, sometimes accompanied by fever, running through India for the past two-three months is due to Influenza A subtype H3N2. The H3N2, which has been in wide circulation for the past two-three months, causes more hospitalisations than other subtypes," ICMR experts said.

Yang Zhanqiu, a deputy director of the Pathogen Biology Department at Wuhan University informed that there might be a possibility of the virus spreading through respiratory droplets among the animals, just like the flu and COVID-19.

During the period of 7th April to 3rd May, 5.57 crore total household visits have been conducted. 872 cases of persons with SARI and 91,515 cases of persons with ILI have been identified and given necessary health advice, informed WB Chief Minister.