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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

Indian Council of Medical Research says no new H1N1 strain detected; urges no panic

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has clarified that no new strain of H1N1 has been identified in India and said there is no cause for panic, as influenza cases continue to be reported in the country, ANI reported on Sunday.

According to senior ICMR scientists, the Influenza A (H1N1) pdm09 viruses currently circulating in India belong to the A/Missouri/11/2025 (H1N1) pdm09-like virus strain. The viruses belong to clade 6B.1A.5a2a, subclade D.3.1.1, and have been in circulation since 2025.

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