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Three Deaths in El Paso County
Possible swine flu death announced; if confirmed, it's the third in El Paso
by NPT Staff
The City of El Paso Department of Public Health today announced that the death of a 43-year-old El Paso County man on Thursday might be linked to the novel influenza A (H1N1).
Posted on June 5, 2009
News release from the city health department
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The City of El Paso Department of Public Health today announced that the death of a 43-year-old El Paso County man on Thursday might be linked to the novel influenza A (H1N1).
The man died at a local hospital. Laboratory tests conducted before he passed away indicated he might have the novel flu virus. His influenza-like illness was identified as probable H1N1 case. Further laboratory tests are pending. It is not clear yet what role, if any, the H1N1 virus played in his death.
This is the third fatality in El Paso County this year investigated by the Department of Public Health. A 24-year-old woman died on May 24 and a 42-year-old man died on May 19. The epidemiological investigation into the first two deaths is ongoing.
?First, on behalf of El Paso?s Department of Public Health I want to express our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the gentleman,? Michael Hill, Director of the El Paso Department of Health said. ?Though it is not clear yet what role the H1N1 virus may have played in the fatality, we are taking all necessary actions and precautions as we follow this situation.?
The Department of Public Health has confirmed 162 cases of H1N1 influenza to date. Another 55 probable cases are being investigated.
The new influenza strain much like the seasonal flu can result in serious illness and death. On average, about 36,000 people die from flu-associated illness in the United States each year.
The Department of Public Health is continuing to take steps to increase surveillance of influenza-like illnesses in El Paso County, and is working in close partnership with health care providers, hospitals, and other health organizations to monitor the spread of the virus.
Citizens can protect themselves and their families by taking simple precautions to keep.
by NPT Staff
The City of El Paso Department of Public Health today announced that the death of a 43-year-old El Paso County man on Thursday might be linked to the novel influenza A (H1N1).
Posted on June 5, 2009
News release from the city health department
***
The City of El Paso Department of Public Health today announced that the death of a 43-year-old El Paso County man on Thursday might be linked to the novel influenza A (H1N1).
The man died at a local hospital. Laboratory tests conducted before he passed away indicated he might have the novel flu virus. His influenza-like illness was identified as probable H1N1 case. Further laboratory tests are pending. It is not clear yet what role, if any, the H1N1 virus played in his death.
This is the third fatality in El Paso County this year investigated by the Department of Public Health. A 24-year-old woman died on May 24 and a 42-year-old man died on May 19. The epidemiological investigation into the first two deaths is ongoing.
?First, on behalf of El Paso?s Department of Public Health I want to express our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the gentleman,? Michael Hill, Director of the El Paso Department of Health said. ?Though it is not clear yet what role the H1N1 virus may have played in the fatality, we are taking all necessary actions and precautions as we follow this situation.?
The Department of Public Health has confirmed 162 cases of H1N1 influenza to date. Another 55 probable cases are being investigated.
The new influenza strain much like the seasonal flu can result in serious illness and death. On average, about 36,000 people die from flu-associated illness in the United States each year.
The Department of Public Health is continuing to take steps to increase surveillance of influenza-like illnesses in El Paso County, and is working in close partnership with health care providers, hospitals, and other health organizations to monitor the spread of the virus.
Citizens can protect themselves and their families by taking simple precautions to keep.
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