Authorities said one death was also reported from Hyderabad. The total death toll in Andhra Pradesh is now 22 - the fourth highest.

Meanwhile, 228 fresh swine flu cases were reported in the country, taking the total number of people affected with Influenza A (H1N1) to 8,153.

Of these, 49 new cases were reported in Maharashtra, taking the total number of people affected with the virus to 2,427 - the highest in the country.

Delhi also continued to record fresh cases. Of the 228 new cases, 59 were from the Indian capital alone, taking the total number of people affected with the virus to 1,893. This figure is the second highest in the country. Eight people have died in the national capital.

The other states that recorded new cases are - Andhra Pradesh (32), Tamil Nadu (30), Haryana (26), Kerala (11), Gujarat (7) and Bihar (1).

'Till date samples from 35,148 people have been tested for influenza A (H1N1) in government laboratories and a few private laboratories across the country and 8,153 of them have been found positive,' a statement issued here said.