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Haryana health department intensifies flu surveillance, says no need to panic
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 27 Aug 2026, 03:02 AM
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The Haryana health ministry has stepped up influenza monitoring across the state while assuring residents that there is no cause for alarm.
Haryana's health authorities have increased surveillance of influenza after observing a seasonal uptick in cases. The department announced that laboratories will conduct more tests, hospitals will submit weekly reports, and coordination with central health agencies will be strengthened. Officials stressed that the heightened monitoring is precautionary and that there is no immediate cause for public panic. Citizens are urged to continue standard preventive measures such as getting vaccinated, practicing good hand hygiene, and staying home if symptomatic. The state health ministry will provide regular updates as the situation develops.