Delhi hospitals report rise in patients with flu-like symptoms
Dr Vikas Mittal, Director, Department of Respiratory Medicine, CK Birla Hospital, Punjabi Bagh and Director Wellness Home Clinic and Sleep Centre said there has been a spike in OPD with cases of flu. 'Yes we are seeing flu like cases in our OPD and personal level we are taking precautions,' he said.
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