These would be the first swine flu deaths reported in Delhi this year. Doctors, however, said the cause of deaths cannot be solely attributed to the H1N1 or swine flu virus. Sources said these patients had a history of lung and kidney diseases, besides testing positive for swine flu. Swine flu is a highly contagious respiratory disease in pigs caused by one of several swine influenza A viruses. Parliament was also told that between January 1 and March 26, 6,062 swine flu cases were registered.

Source: Indian Express May 15, 2017 21:01 UTC