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First MN H1N1 Death Reported
The Minnesota Department of Health sent out this press release on the afternoon of June 15:
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) today announced that a Twin Cities area child who was infected with the H1N1 novel influenza virus has died. The child, who had underlying medical conditions, was briefly hospitalized and died late last week. Laboratory tests subsequently determined that the child had the H1N1 novel influenza.
?Our sympathies go to the family and loved ones of the child who died,? said State Epidemiologist Dr. Ruth Lynfield. ?For most people, the H1N1 flu is causing mild illness; however, it can still be very serious, especially for people with underlying health conditions. That?s why we continue to monitor the situation very closely.?
To date, MDH officials have confirmed 274 cases of the novel virus in Minnesota, including this case. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed 45 deaths from the virus across the country.
?This flu is very widespread, and we expect to see many more cases across the state,? Lynfield said. ?That?s why we continue to urge people to take simple precautions to prevent getting it or spreading it.?
Standard prevention recommendations include:
* Cover your nose and mouth with your sleeve when you cough or sneeze.
* Clean your hands frequently and thoroughly ? with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub solution.
* Clean your hands after shaking hands or having other close contact with other people ? before eating or preparing food, or touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) today announced that a Twin Cities area child who was infected with the H1N1 novel influenza virus has died. The child, who had underlying medical conditions, was briefly hospitalized and died late last week. Laboratory tests subsequently determined that the child had the H1N1 novel influenza.
?Our sympathies go to the family and loved ones of the child who died,? said State Epidemiologist Dr. Ruth Lynfield. ?For most people, the H1N1 flu is causing mild illness; however, it can still be very serious, especially for people with underlying health conditions. That?s why we continue to monitor the situation very closely.?
To date, MDH officials have confirmed 274 cases of the novel virus in Minnesota, including this case. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed 45 deaths from the virus across the country.
?This flu is very widespread, and we expect to see many more cases across the state,? Lynfield said. ?That?s why we continue to urge people to take simple precautions to prevent getting it or spreading it.?
Standard prevention recommendations include:
* Cover your nose and mouth with your sleeve when you cough or sneeze.
* Clean your hands frequently and thoroughly ? with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub solution.
* Clean your hands after shaking hands or having other close contact with other people ? before eating or preparing food, or touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
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