New Delhi: The swine flu panic is spreading across the country and with the death toll rising to eight, state governments are busy chalking out contingency plans to deal with the mounting number of cases.
The flu scare has also hit the ongoing World Badminton Championship in Hyderabad where the coach accompanying the Malaysian contingent is suspected to have contracted the deadly H1N1 virus.
Misbun Sidek, was admitted to a government hospital in Hyderabad after he displayed symptoms of swine flu. His reports are expected by Tuesday evening.
"Sidek complained of throat pain last evening. His samples have been sent for testing. We don't want to take any chance. We are taking all precautions," Pullela Gopichand, director of the organising committee and Indian team coach, was quoted as sayng by news agency IANS.
Some policemen at the venue of the championship were seen wearing masks Monday night.
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