Four more test positive for H1N1

CHENNAI: Even as four more persons across the state contracted swine flu on Thursday, the health department has declared that they are on the “war-path” against the dreaded virus. Two persons from Cuddalore and two from Karur, incidentally from the same two families in their respective towns, returned positive test results for (A)H1N1, confirmed Director of Public Health R T Porkai Pandian. However, as all of them were aged between 19-41, the onset of the symptoms was not a cause for worry and they are responding to treatment, he informed.One bit of good news is that of the 58 infected, only nine remain in the quarantine wards. “All the others have responded well to treatment and are either in home quarantine or have recovered enough,” said Pandian. The same holds good for the two men from Karur, who have been placed in quarantine at home. The duo from Cuddalore, meanwhile, are undergoing treatment at SRMC, here in Chennai.An official government release also stated that a high-level committee had been appointed to monitor the progression of the disease in TN, with review meetings every Monday. Similar meetings would be held in all 32 districts. The health department has also asked people who experience cold, fever or a sore throat to not attempt any self-medication.For queries or assistance, contact the 24x7 helpline at 044-24350496.