Chhattisgarh reported 46 new H1N1 (swine flu) cases in a single day, taking the total number of infections in the state to 298. Raipur remains the worst-affected district with 127 cases.

 Swine flu cases continue to rise in Chhattisgarh, with the state reporting 46 new H1N1 positive cases on September 8. Of these, the highest number of cases were reported from Raipur district, where 19 people tested positive.According to health department data, a total of 298 H1N1 cases have been reported in the state between January 1 and September 8, 2026. Of these, 113 patients are currently active cases, while the remaining patients have recovered.Among the active cases, 81 patients are undergoing treatment in hospitals, while 32 patients are in home isolation.

Raipur accounts for nearly 43% of total cases

Raipur continues to remain the most affected district in Chhattisgarh.The district has reported 127 H1N1 cases so far, accounting for nearly 43% of the total 298 cases reported in the state.

Other districts with a significant number of cases include:

• Durg: 40 cases

• Bilaspur: 38 cases

• Korba: 19 cases

• Raigarh: 12 cases

• Dhamtari: 9 cases

46 new cases reported in one day

Among the 46 new patients detected on September 8:

• Raipur reported 19 cases

• Durg reported 4 cases

• Bilaspur and Korba reported 3 cases each

• Balodabazar, Bastar and Mahasamund reported 2 cases each

• Janjgir-Champa, Kondagaon, Mungeli and Surguja reported 1 case each

Five positive cases were also reported from outside the state.

No deaths reported so far

Health officials said that no deaths due to H1N1 have been reported in Chhattisgarh so far.The health department is continuing surveillance of infected patients and monitoring treatment facilities across districts.

What is H1N1 and when should people seek medical help?

H1N1 is a type of influenza virus that can cause symptoms similar to seasonal flu.

Common symptoms include:

• Fever

• Cough

• Sore throat

• Body ache

• Weakness

Doctors advise people to seek medical attention if fever is accompanied by persistent cough, breathing difficulty or severe weakness.Doctors have also advised against self-medication, especially when symptoms worsen or continue for several days.H1N1 infection can spread through droplets released during coughing or sneezing and through close contact with an infected person.