69% Of Delhi-NCR Families Are Affected By H3N2 Virus: Survey

A new LocalCircles survey has revealed that 69% of households in Delhi-NCR are affected by the H3N2 virus. These affected families currently have one or more individuals experiencing flu-like illness. The study, conducted in September 2025 with over 11,000 responses from Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Faridabad, and Ghaziabad, highlighted a significant rise compared to its previous survey in March 2025. With respondents reporting a sharp surge in cases of fever, cough, and sore throat, the findings point to a widespread circulation of the H3N2 virus across households.What is H3N2?H3N2 is a subtype of Influenza A, a seasonal flu strain that tends to spike during weather transitions. Unlike the common cold or regular flu, this variant often brings more severe and prolonged symptoms. Sudden shifts i