2nd confirmed death in Puerto Rico

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Source: http://www.elnuevoherald.com/256/story/498096.html


Second confirmed death from swine flu in Puerto Rico
The Associated Press

SAN JUAN - Gov. Luis Fortu?o on Wednesday reported second death from swine flu occurred in the island, but said that the number of cases of infection remains at 35.

"From yesterday to today confirmed an additional death related to influenza AH1N1," Fortu?o said in a press conference at The Fortress.

Secretary of Health, Concepcion Quinones said that the dead person is a man, who did the test after the death June 24.

"It was presented to hospital with severe respiratory symptoms progressed to sepsis and respiratory failure was ... history of having visited several sites," health official said during the press conference.

Fortu?o said the number of suspected cases increased from 290 to 305, but the number of confirmed cases remains at 35 confirmed cases. "

The previous day had reported that eight other suspected deaths related to the virus.
El Nuevo Herald

 

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Re: 2nd confirmed death in Puerto Rico

Source: http://sdpnoticias.com/sdp/contenido/2009/07/15/446343

Confirms second death in Puerto Rico by human influenza
July 15, 2009 - 16:56 --

San Juan, 15 Jul (Notimex) .- The governor of Puerto Rico, Luis Fortu?o, today confirmed the death of a second person to cause human influenza, while it increased to 305 reported suspected cases of the virus, while those confirmed are kept at 35.

This is a young man who presented severe respiratory symptoms and died four or five days after being hospitalized in the region meters east, informed the Secretary of the Department of Health, Longo Qui?ones de Concepci?n.

He added that the person died on June 24 last, and after passing samples were taken from their bodies, some tissues were processed and the results came in this morning, who tested positive for the virus H1N109.

The governor reported on Tuesday, killing a policeman for 27 years who died on 6th of this month in the municipality of Bayam?n.

Meanwhile, Fortu?o reiterated his call for citizens to take measures of prevention and precaution.

In addition, he called on employers to cut the page in some newspapers published the recommendations for protection against the virus and placed in offices, in a place that is accessible.

So much so that the person could not hear or see the information offered on Tuesday, you can see this Wednesday.

Fortu?o said the Department of Health recommends that people showing symptoms to contact your primary physician, and those who do not, go to a clinic nearby.

He also recommended calling the number 1 800 981-0023, who do not have a private physician or clinic where you can meet.