In a strange co-incidence, five Supreme Court judges have been diagnosed with swine flu (H1N1 infection).  However, following treatment, now three of them have fully recovered while two others continue to be under home isolation and are recuperating.

In a statement here, the Union Health Ministry said on Tuesday that several preventive measures have been initiated at the apex court premises to check the situation after the judges were diagnosed having contracted the H1N1 infection.   Chief Justice of India S A Bobde too held a meeting with the judges of the apex court and suggested that lawyers and court staffs be vaccinated to curb the infection.

As a part of the preventive measures, the Health Ministry strengthened First Aid Post of CGHS at the Supreme Court premises and the court rooms and residences are being sanitized."All the judges were provided treatment as per the protocol. Prophylactic treatment was also given to all who have come in contact with them including their family members.

"All five judges were kept in home isolation. Of these, three judges have already resumed their duty and two continue to be under home isolation/observation and are recovering," the statement said.

Awareness on preventive measures was disseminated to all concerned. A H1N1 sensitisation workshop for lawyers and other staff members will also be conducted by the Ministry of Health at Bar Council of India's office on Wednesday.

Although, H1N1 is a seasonal infection which usually occurs every year with two peaks (one in January to March and other between July and September).