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Number of deaths from flu epidemic rises to 17, say heath officials
With 167 people hospitalized in serious condition after contraction the virulent strain, the doctors warn the number of patients suffering from the disease is set to rise in the coming weeks; urge Israelis to receive flu vaccines
Inbar Twizer |
Updated: 01.02.20 , 20:33
Two more people have died from complications relating to the flu virus, bringing the death toll of the developing epidemic to 17, the Ministry of Health said Thursday.
Despite the flu season just starting to unfold, at least 167 people have already been hospitalized in a serious condition with complications stemming from the virulent strain, compared to just 56 people last year.
A 40-year-old man was pronounced dead earlier in the day after being admitted to a hospital in critical condition after developing flu complications. The doctors at Sheba Medical Center in Tel Hashomer in Tel Aviv said the man did not suffer from any underlying health conditions.
Last week, a one-year-old toddler and two teens - aged 19 and 14 respectively - passed away after suffering complications from the flu virus...
Number of deaths from flu epidemic rises to 17, say heath officials
With 167 people hospitalized in serious condition after contraction the virulent strain, the doctors warn the number of patients suffering from the disease is set to rise in the coming weeks; urge Israelis to receive flu vaccines
Inbar Twizer |
Updated: 01.02.20 , 20:33
Two more people have died from complications relating to the flu virus, bringing the death toll of the developing epidemic to 17, the Ministry of Health said Thursday.
Despite the flu season just starting to unfold, at least 167 people have already been hospitalized in a serious condition with complications stemming from the virulent strain, compared to just 56 people last year.
A 40-year-old man was pronounced dead earlier in the day after being admitted to a hospital in critical condition after developing flu complications. The doctors at Sheba Medical Center in Tel Hashomer in Tel Aviv said the man did not suffer from any underlying health conditions.
Last week, a one-year-old toddler and two teens - aged 19 and 14 respectively - passed away after suffering complications from the flu virus...
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