They need to provide the contact details of the entire household and their social contacts,' he added.

Chawdhry said in case the test is negative for the flu, the patient would be informed.

'These guidelines have been issued in public interest and would be reviewed from time to time keeping in mind the spread of the pandemic and its severity in the country,' Chawdhry said.

He described the death of the girl as 'irreparable loss to the family' and expressed concern and regret.

'The state government has asked for an explanation from the Pune hospital. We are awaiting their comments,' he added.

Rida Shaikh, 14, died at the Jehangir Hospital in Pune Monday. She was suffering from the influenza A (H1N1) virus infection for a fortnight, but was not diagnosed on time. Officials said that her death was due to 'delayed treatment'.

Her upset family Tuesday said that they would sue the hospital for negligence.

The union health ministry official said the government has enough Tamiflu stocks. 'It is not an issue.'

Chawdhry denied that Tamiflu tablets would be available at chemist stores. 'It will be available only through public health facilities,' he clarified.

'We have a stockpile of 10 million Tamiflu tablets, and in addition, we have a banking arrangement of 6 million more,' he said.

He said the ministry had come out with guidelines for schools on what kind of measures to be taken to tackle the flu and schools were asked not to shut down.