Swine flu cases reported in Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram, Jun 6 : Swine flu cases are being reported after the begining of monsoon season in Kerala.

According to the Health Department sources here today, about 11 patients were put under Hospital Quarantine and 14 under Home Quarantine in various districts in the state.

Throat swabs of 22 patients were sent for lab test, they said. (UNI -Posted on / )

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