H1N1 infection has made a comeback along with a deluge of viral diseases, including dengue, which are sweeping the city. In fact, fever cases have contributed to 6,000 hospitalisations in the first fortnight of September. Hospital beds are mostly occupied by patients of viral fever, viral pneumonia and dengue, doctors said.
In other parts of Maharashtra, H1N1 has claimed 75 lives and affected over 700 so far. The worst affected cities are Pune and Nashik, where the infection started spreading since July-end.
State epidemiologist Dr Pradeep Awate said a handful of cases have been reported from Thane and Palghar. A 50-year-old woman from Old Panvel, admitted to Sahasrabudhe Hospital, is among the latest affected.
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