Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has tested positive for
swine flu. Just last week Mr. Gehlot had criticized the government for
its inability to control A(H1N1) influenza which has claimed over 30
lives in January.
Mr. Gehlot tweeted on Sunday that he had tested positive for the H1N1
virus but his condition has improved after starting treatment in time.
“Mujhe bhi swine flu positive aaya hai lekin maine samay par ilaaj shuru
kar liya hai, ab improvement hai,” he tweeted (I was also tested
positive for swine flu. However, due to timely treatment, there has been
an improvement).
In a statement issued by Mr. Gehlot here, he said it was necessary that
all individuals should be aware of the disease to prevent it and faster
recovery. Taking the opportunity to criticize the Bharatiya Janata Party
government, Mr. Gehlot said the awareness campaign being run by it now
should have been initiated earlier to save precious lives.
He said when the swine flu outbreak was reported during his tenure, his
government had announced free testing and treatment for the patients,
which the present government has done now after many people have lost
their lives.
Rajasthan has witnessed over 30 deaths due to swine flu in January,
prompting the state government to direct senior medical officers from
the medical directorate to go to various districts for effective
monitoring of cases of swine flu. A special control room has been set up
and all free treatment announced for the influenza at all public health
facilities.
Courtesy: http://www.thehindu.com
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