Elderly woman dies of suspected H1N1 flu in Kochi hospital - The HinduPublished - June 03, 2026 11:29 pm IST - KOCHIA 77-year-old woman is suspected to have died of H1N1 (swine flu) at a private hospital in the city on Wednesday.The deceased, a resident of Palarivattom, was admitted to the hospital on Tuesday with fever and related symptoms. She died by Wednesday noon.The Health authorities said a test for H1N1 conducted in a private lab on Tuesday had turned positive. However, it was yet to be ascertained whether the test adhered to the protocols.“We have to get the details of the tests for confirmation. The Health department may conduct additional tests if blood samples are available,” a senior official said.Published - June 03, 2026 11:29 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }