Overview

• Hospitals across Delhi-NCR report a sharp rise in influenza A cases with doctors identifying H3N2 as the predominant subtype.
• Clinicians describe longer-lasting cough and fatigue with occasional hospitalisations, especially in children, older adults and pregnant women.
• Delhi health minister Pankaj Singh says there is no need to worry and that hospitals are prepared to handle the situation.
• Hyderabad doctors report most current viral fevers are influenza, likely H3N2, while formal health department advisories remain limited.
• Chennai sees increasing flu activity, including H3N2 and H1N1, with OPD visits up and doctors urging vaccination, hygiene and early antivirals within 48 hours.