Delhi Reports 138 Fresh H1N1 Cases; Hospitals Told to Strengthen Preparedness

PTI, August 26, 2026, New Delhi : The national capital reported 138 H1N1 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the cumulative number of cases this year to 2,446, while the total number of Influenza-A cases stood at 3,177, the Delhi government said on Wednesday.

Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh held a virtual review meeting with medical directors and medical superintendents of Delhi government hospitals to assess preparedness for H1N1, seasonal influenza and other respiratory illnesses.

Singh directed hospitals to strengthen emergency services and ensure adequate availability of isolation beds, doctors, testing facilities, medicines and other essential resources.

Hospitals were asked to maintain at least five isolation beds, while larger hospitals were directed to keep 10 or more beds for managing influenza and vector-borne disease cases.

They were also told to maintain shift-wise duty rosters and ensure round-the-clock availability of doctors and medical staff.

According to the Delhi government, the city has reported 138 H1N1 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of cases this year to 2,446.

The total number of Influenza-A cases stands at 3,177.

The minister directed hospitals to establish or strengthen dedicated flu corners in emergency departments, with senior residents deployed for emergency duty.

Suspected patients should be assessed promptly and swab samples collected and sent for testing wherever clinically indicated.

Hospitals were also asked to ensure adequate stocks of Viral Transport Medium and other supplies required for respiratory specimen collection and testing.