Many cases of the H1N1 virus, also known as swine flu, have been reported in several parts of India in the past few days.

In the state of Maharashtra, several people have shown symptoms of the virus, with one testing positive.

[Padmaja Saraf, Doctor]: (female, Hindi)
"As of now, nine patients have been admitted. Out of those nine patients, one has tested positive. The rest of the eight reports are yet to come."

Meanwhile, in the state of Andhra Pradesh, a pregnant woman died of swine flu on Wednesday.

[L. B. S. Devi, Zonal Swine Flu Coordinator]: (English)
"Yesterday night, one antenatal third trimester mother died of swine flu and it came positive late in the night yesterday."

Since June, 21 cases of swine flu have been confirmed in the state so far. Eight have died.

The virus is generally found in pigs, but has the same symptoms as any seasonal flu.