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Mexico reports 6 new A(H1N1) deaths; toll at 103
06/03/2009 | 11:59 AM
Email this | Email the Editor | Print | ShareThisMEXICO CITY ? Mexico has confirmed six more deaths from swine flu, bring the toll to 103 nationwide.
The Health Department says 5,563 people have been sickened across Mexico, including those who died. The department released the new figures Tuesday.
Mexico says its epidemic has largely subsided, but the confirmed toll has been rising as scientists test a backlog of samples from patients.
Worldwide, the disease has reached 64 countries and infected 18,965 people, causing 117 deaths.
In Honduras, the confirmed number of sickened jumped from two to 34 as new tests results came in Tuesday.
Honduran Health Secretary Carlos Aguilar said the ages of the patients range from 15 and 35. Most have recovered. - AP