It also gives information on a list of laboratories, helplines, a disease meter and a page on frequently asked questions. State health minister M R K Panneerselvam said, “ The government has taken several measures to effectively control the spread of flu in the state.”

Pvt lab gets nod

In a related development, the Tamil Nadu Government on Friday approved Lister Metropolis to conduct H1N1 screenings. Lister Metropolis had successfully cleared all safety norms specified by the State government.

Metropolis Labs in Mumbai and Pune have also applied for conducting H1N1 and are waiting for government approval, a press release stated.