At least three more people have died due to the deadly swine flu disease that has claimed 24 lives so far in mid-Western Nepal's Jajarkot district over the past three weeks. Three more persons infected with H1N1 virus died on Saturday, according to the District Public Health Office. Paink, Sakla, Nayabada, Talegaun, Rami Danda, Rokayagaun, laha, Kortang and Majkot Villages have been the worst affected areas by the disease and some 2,000 people have been admitted to the local health posts for treatment.
The H1N1 strain of the influenza found in 8 patients is the same that caused a global pandemic in 2009, which according to the WHO killed more than 18,000 people worldwide. People with chronic diseases, elderly and children are most vulnerable to the disease, according to the experts. A Nepal Army team has also reached Jajarkot to assess the situation and assist the health workers in the treatment of the patients.