Swine flu claims four lives in Pune

Pune: Four persons, including a six-month pregnant woman, died of swine flu in city hospitals in the last three days, taking the overall toll to 279, health officials said today.

The city has recorded 68 H1N1 deaths since April this year.

The civic and state health machinery has intensified screening for suspected swine flu cases with a renewed awareness campaign covering schools and colleges, officials said.