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Swine flu cases are climbing steadily in Gautam Buddha Nagar, and the district’s Health Department isn’t taking any chances. With nearly 120 cases reported so far, officials have ramped up monitoring across the district and rolled out a fresh advisory urging residents to stay alert.
Hospitals Put On Alert
Health officials say hospitals and health centres across the district have been placed on alert, largely due to the shifting weather and a general rise in viral infections this season. Teams are working on identifying, testing and treating suspected swine flu cases as they come in. To make sure nothing falls short on the treatment side, the department has also ensured essential medicines are stocked and ready at health centres throughout the district. A 20-bed ICU fitted with ventilators has been kept ready specifically for patients whose condition turns critical.
What The CMO Had To Say?
Talking to IANS, Chief Medical Officer Dr Madan Mohan Mani Tripathi urged people not to panic, but was clear that anyone showing symptoms should see a doctor without delay. He ran through the warning signs to keep an eye on, cough, sore throat, fever, body aches, weakness and trouble breathing, and said none of these should be ignored. He also flagged that elderly people, young children and those with existing health conditions need to be more careful than others, given how much more vulnerable they are to complications.
Advisory For The Public
The advisory itself keeps things simple. People have been told to cover their mouth and nose with a tissue, handkerchief or their elbow when they cough or sneeze, wash their hands often with soap and water, and stay away from anyone showing symptoms. Crowded places are best avoided too, particularly for those already feeling under the weather.
Noida, Uttar Pradesh: On the rising cases of swine flu in the city, Chief Medical Officer Madan Mohan Mani Tripathi says, “Around 120 cases of swine flu have been reported. To prevent it, people should cover their nose and mouth with a tissue or handkerchief while coughing or… pic.twitter.com/6KrLW6HOQf
— IANS (@ians_india) August 25, 2026
No Self-Medication, Officials Warn
One point the department was firm about is self-medication. A lot of people just grab medicines on their own the moment a fever or cold shows up, but officials have made it clear that residents shouldn’t start any treatment without seeing a doctor first. Catching the infection early and getting proper treatment in time, they say, makes all the difference in keeping things from getting worse.
Khushi Patel is a Senior Sub Editor at NewsX, covering automotive, technology, Lifestyle, entertainment, and mainstream news. She previously worked as a Copy Editor at Times Network and has written automotive editorial content, including comparison pieces, for TimesDrive.
