New Delhi (NVI): Five judges of Supreme Court are suffering from Swine Flu, the Ministry of Health said today while releasing a statement regarding preventive measures taken at SC premises to curb the situation.
“Five judges of Hon. Supreme Court of India have been affected from Swine Flu which is caused by H1N1 virus,” the ministry said in a statement.
“All the judges were provided treatment as per the protocol. Prophylactic Treatment was also given to all who have come in contact with them including their family members,” the ministry added.
The judges infected by the H1N1 virus were not able to attend court today, reports in the media said.
Meanwhile, the Health Ministry said that all five judges were kept in home isolation.
“Of these, three Judges have already resumed their duty and two continue to be under home isolation/observation and are recovering,” it said.
Apart from this, First Aid Post (FAP) of CGHS was strengthened at the Supreme Court premises as a preventive measure.
The court rooms and residences are being sanitised and awareness regarding preventive measures was disseminated to all concerned, an official statement read.
A H1N1 sensitization workshop for lawyers and other staff members will also be conducted by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare at Bar Council of India office tomorrow, it added.
H1N1 is a seasonal infection which usually occurs every year with two peaks (One in January to March and other between July to September).
