Kollam (Kerala), July 20 -- The Kerala Health Department has termed as baseless the reports circulating about confirmed H1N1 cases in this district of the State.
In the wake of confirmed cases of Influenza A in schools within the district, the District Surveillance Officer and team visited the affected institutions and issued necessary guidelines.
Seven school children in the district have tested positive for the illness.
"Influenza is a respiratory illness caused by a virus and presents symptoms such as fever, cough, and sore throat. Children showing these symptoms should avoid attending school and coming into contact with others," they said.
If fever cases are observed in schools, the authorities must inform health workers and maintai...