Cuba reported 69 deaths from influenza virus A (H1N1) since its introduction on the island, in May 2009

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Updated at 69 Cuba ESPA?OLRegistra 2010:05:11.09:56 fatal influenza A (H1N1)

Cuba reported 69 deaths from influenza virus A (H1N1) since its introduction on the island, in May 2009, said local media on 10.

The number of confirmed cases rises to 1243, according to reports from the authorities of the sector to the Pan American Health Organization released during the weekly "Trabajadores".

Cuba developed last April a national vaccination campaign against the flu, during which the dose received over a million people (about 10 percent of the population) selected because of their greater vulnerability or risk for complications from the virus.

Among the target groups included pregnant women, children and health workers fighting the pandemic.

The vaccine was donated by the World Health Organization and is provided free.

Officials say the pandemic virus A (H1N1) "continues to rise" in Cuba, where in recent weeks shifted from the circulation to other pathogens. The epidemiology of the island authorities insist on their appeals to people to go to health centers for any manifestation of a sore throat, fever, severe headache and malaise. (Xinhua)
11/05/2010

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Re: Cuba reported 69 deaths from influenza virus A (H1N1) since its introduction on the island, in May 2009

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Spanish to English translation

Cuba reported 69 deaths from the virus A (H1N1)

HAVANA, Cuba, June 17 (Carlos Rios Otero), Cuban health authorities (MINSAP) recognize the deaths of 69 patients from the virus A (H1N1) swine influenza, the last reported May 5.

During May and June so far, in the Havana area and the southern provinces of the eastern region is known for several deaths that the authorities did not inform the media, according to doctors from those territories and the Public Health Ministry itself, who have requested anonymity.

However, the media, especially TV, warn of a second rebound of the virus and call to prioritize hygiene