2 women die of swine flu in govt hospital in Coimbatore
Coimbatore: Two women, one of them pregnant, have died of swine flu at the government hospital here, sources in the facility said Tuesday.
Twenty-two-year-old Baby, hailing from Tirupur, was hospitalised on November 17 with fever and tested positive for swine flu, the sources said.
The pregnant woman died Monday night, they said.
Similarly, 50-year-old Veerammal from Pollachi in the district, who had been undergoing treatment for swine flu since November 18, also died, the sources said.
Since October, 62 people have died of various types of fever, including swine flu and dengue, both in the government and private hospitals here, they said.
Read Also: Two succumb to swine flu at govt hospital in Coimbatore
Our comments section is governed by our Comments Policy . By posting comments at Medical Dialogues you automatically agree with our Comments Policy , Terms And Conditions and Privacy Policy .
Disclaimer: This website is primarily for healthcare professionals. The content here does not replace medical advice and should not be used as medical, diagnostic, endorsement, treatment, or prescription advice. Medical science evolves rapidly, and we strive to keep our information current. If you find any discrepancies, please contact us at corrections@medicaldialogues.in. Read our Correction Policy here. Nothing here should be used as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. We do not endorse any healthcare advice that contradicts a physician's guidance. Use of this site is subject to our Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and Advertisement Policy. For more details, read our Full Disclaimer here.
NOTE: Join us in combating medical misinformation. If you encounter a questionable health, medical, or medical education claim, email us at factcheck@medicaldialogues.in for evaluation.