NEW DELHI, Feb 17: Sixty more people have been found positive for the H1N1 virus today, taking the total number of swine flu cases in the national capital this year to 420.
With the death two more people yesterday, the number of people succumbing to the virus was nine.
According to hospital sources, there were no deaths today but 60 fresh cases have been reported.
Yesterday, a 52-year-old man had died at Action Balaji hospital while another 83-year-old man who was admitted to Ram Manohar Lohia hospital a couple of days back in a serious condition had succumbed.
Top health department officials were monitoring the situation while Delhi Health Minister A K Walia was also keeping a close watch.
Delhi Government has designated 23 hospitals in the city for treatment of the ailment.
The Health Minister has urged people to maintain high standard of personal hygiene to prevent the disease. (PTI)
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