Gujarat seeks Centre's aid after H1N1 death toll reaches 230
The death toll due to H1N1 virus reportedly reached 230 in Gujarat on Thursday, prompting the state government to request the Centre's aid to prevent the spread of swine flu. The state recorded 177 new cases of swine flu on Thursday alone, as per the state health bulletin. Over 2,100 positive H1N1 cases have been reported across Gujarat so far.