Mumbaikars give updates of H1N1 virus on social-networking sites
Mumbaikars give updates of H1N1 virus on social-networking sites
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Many have also provided details of precautions that must be taken and hospitals to visit in case there are symptoms of the virus.
Thousands of people have created awareness campaigns through groups and forums on these sites. Twitter, especially, has become extremely popular among youngsters.u00a0
Huge demand for ambulances
With the looming fear of swine flu many people are abandoning public modes of transport.
David of David Undertaker and Sculptor ambulance service at Mahim said, "We receive 150 calls from the usual 75."
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Milind Gurav, operational manager, 1298 ambulance services, said, "We have 51 ambulances and have kept three at the airport."
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