Pune/Mumbai, Aug 26 - India reported two more swine flu deaths Wednesday with a 28-year-old businessman in Mumbai and a 35-year-old woman in Pune succumbing to the H1N1 viral infection, taking the total national toll to 68.
In the Maharashtra capital Mumbai, Sandeep Gaikwad died due to the virus at the Hiranandani Hospital, according to an official. This was the seventh H1N1 death reported from India's financial capital.
Gaikwad was admitted to the hospital three weeks ago in a serious condition. Despite the long treatment, the resident of Kandivli suburb in northwest Mumbai did not recover and passed away early Wednesday morning.
About 34 people, who have tested positive for the swine flu, are undergoing treatment in various city hospitals, according to a Mumbai Disaster Control Room official.
In Pune, the 'epicentre' of the disease, a 35-year-old woman died at the Sassoon Hospital.
Shabana Quadir Shaikh was admitted to the hospital in a serious condition four days ago, the official from the State Swine Flu Control Room said.
With Shaikh's death, the toll in the city has gone up to 24. The test report of one more death is awaited, officials said.
Presently, there are 109 H1N1 positive cases undergoing treatment in various city hospitals in Pune, which has recorded the highest number of casualties and swine flu afflicted patients in Maharashtra.