Amid rising H1N1 cases in the national capital, Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Singh has said there is no need for panic and that the situation is “under complete control.”
Speaking to reporters, Singh said the Delhi Health Department held a meeting to review the situation regarding H1N1 and dengue cases. Officials from the NDMC, Municipal Corporation and Delhi Cantonment were also invited to assess the situation across the city.
“I would like to convey that there is absolutely no reason to panic anywhere. Everything is completely under control,” Singh said.
The minister said government hospitals have adequate beds and all essential facilities, including doctors and medicines.
“Around 3,000 patients, including those infected with H1N1 (A and B strains), have come in, received treatment, recovered and returned home. There is no problem anywhere. Dengue patients have also been admitted and are recovering well,” he said.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta also convened a comprehensive review meeting to assess the situation amid the rise in cases.
Singh said the Bharatiya Janata Party government in Delhi was closely monitoring the public health situation and assured residents that there was no shortage of beds, medicines or medical staff.
“I want to reassure the people of Delhi once again: there is no shortage or crisis anywhere, and there is absolutely no reason to panic. Everything is fine and under complete control. Our hospitals, doctors and medical staff are fully prepared to serve the citizens of Delhi,” he said.
According to the minister, 2,308 cases of H1N1 and other variants have been reported, along with 650 flu cases.
Regarding dengue, Singh said around 2,200 cases had been detected as of Monday. He added that several patients who reported high-grade fever were admitted for observation and treatment for around two days before being discharged.
The minister said the health department was closely monitoring the situation and taking necessary measures to prevent further spread of the infections.