Swine Flu in India: Death toll reaches at 18

Swine flu has claimed 18 lives in India while 115 new cases of the virus victims have surfaced so far. The total number of the victims has reached 1200. The Indian Government has directed people to not participate in the birth celebrations of god Krishna. The most adversely hit city by the virus is Pune where three more people are dead. Sixty one cases of the flu have surfaced in the city. According to the Indian media, government and private schools have been closed in the cities. The government has also asked the people to avoid the crowds. On the other hand manufacturers of the anti-flu vaccine are having a gala time. According to an estimate the business of such companies would reach US$100 billion during one year.