Maharashtra recorded 46 new patients, taking the state's total of H1N1 cases to 276, said State Swine Flu Control Room head Pradeep Awate.

Of these, 42 cases were from Pune taking the city's total to 203, and four in Mumbai, making a total of 46. Another 25 are taking treatment in Satara, and the total number of patients in various hospitals till Sunday evening was 81, Awate said.

Earlier Sunday afternoon, the MCGM reported seven minor schoolchildren, including six girls, testing positive for swine flu till Sunday.

Two schools have been shut down for a week to prevent further infection among the students, the most vulnerable section. They include the Dhirubhai Ambani International School, Bandra, and J.B. Vachha School, Matunga.

A decision on other schools in the city was expected Monday.