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MARGAO
A woman aged around 34-35 years, who was being diagnosed for swine flu has succumbed to the disease in a private hospital here on Wednesday.
State Epidemiologist Dr Utkarsh Betodkar, however, hastened to clarify that the patient, though had swine flu, has died primarily because of cardiac
complications.
Dr Utkarsh told The Goan on Thursday that the patient was rushed to the private hospital at Margao because of cardiac issues.
He pointed out that no sooner the death was reported to the Director of Health Services, officials of the Health department visited the residence of the deceased, adding that tests conducted by the DHS on the relatives of the deceased has all come negative.
Dr Utkarsh pointed out that around five cases of swine flu were reported in the State in recent times, adding that the DHS has been maintaining vigil since swine flu cases raised their ugly heads during the months of August, September and October.
“Our inquiries have revealed that the victim did not travel to any other State in recent times. We are maintaining a close vigil on the swine flu cases in the State,” he added.
