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  • Trinidad reports 39 deaths due to flu virus

    Source: http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/...7?profile=1373

    Trinidad reports several deaths due to flu virus
    Wednesday, November 27, 2019

    PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — At least 16 people have died so far this year as health authorities embark on a “robust nationwide influenza vaccination drive” to protect the population against the flu virus.

    The Ministry of Health said that as of last Friday, the number of suspected cases for this flu season had reached 2,738 and that there had been 16 confirmed deaths. The ministry said that the cumulative number of vaccines administered to the public so far was 16, 301...
    Last edited by tetano; December 3, 2019, 03:35 PM.

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    Flu death toll reaches 24
    Kim Boodram 5 hrs ago


    THE number of local deaths from the influenza virus has risen to 24.

    At the Health Ministry’s update last week, 16 fatalities were reported from the flu, with Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh appealing to citizens — especially those considered at-risk — to get vaccinated.

    In its update yesterday, the ministry placed the cumulative number of vaccines administered to the public for this flu season at 24,797.

    However, the number of suspected influenza cases for the year was reported at 2,919 and the number of “confirmed influenza deaths” at 24.
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      Ministry: All flu deaths so far from H1N1

      ALL 24 flu deaths for this flu season were related to H1N1. Chief Medical Officer Dr Roshan Parasram confirmed this on Tuesday.

      A Health Ministry release added that the majority of people who have died from flu so far this season were 65 or older, five or younger, diabetic, hypertensive, obese, or smokers.


      ALL 24 flu deaths for this flu season were related to H1N1. Chief Medical Officer Dr Roshan Parasram confirmed this on Tuesday. A Health Ministry release added that the majority … Continue reading Ministry: All flu deaths so far from H1N1

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        Trinidad: H1N1 deaths rise to 32

        The number of confirmed deaths from the influenza virus has been confirmed as 32, the Ministry of Health said on Monday.

        The ministry has been engaged in an island-wide campaign aimed at sensitising the public about the influenza virus and encouraging citizens to get vaccinated. The virus is much more serious than the common flu and the vaccine is available at all health centres, free of charge.

        The 2020 official flu season is from October 2019 to May 2020, and citizens are advised to get vaccinated every year as the virus can mutate and the vaccine may not be able to stave off the new strain.


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          Source: http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/lates...es_in_Trinidad

          Death toll from the flu virus rises in Trinidad
          Wednesday, January 01, 2020

          PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – The Trinidad Ministry of Health says the number of people who have died as a result of the influenza virus has risen to 37 as it reiterated an appeal for persons to get vaccinated.

          In a statement, the ministry said that of last Friday, the cumulative number of vaccines administered to the public for this flu season was 48,411; and the number of suspected influenza cases for the year was 3,434. It said 37 people had died as a result of the flu.

          On December 16, the ministry issued a statement indicating that the death toll was 32 and that the cumulative number of vaccines administered was 40,162...

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          • #6
            Trinidad records 38 flu deaths

            The H1N1 influenza virus has claimed another victim, bringing the death toll for this season so far to 38.

            This is according to the Ministry of Health’s latest flu update issued yesterday which stated that “the number of confirmed influenza deaths for this flu season” was at 38.


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              Swine flu claims its 39th victim

              THE H1N1 influenza virus, commonly known as “swine flu”, has claimed its 39th local victim for the season.

              In its flu update issued yesterday, the Ministry of Health advised of the increase in the toll and continued to appeal to the population to access free vaccines at district health centres.


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