Apr 26, 1:10 PM EDT
5 new flu deaths in Mexico, 2 confirmed swine flu
MEXICO CITY (AP) -- Mexico City's mayor says two more people have died of swine flu overnight in the capital, and three other deaths are suspected to have been caused by the new strain.
Marcelo Ebrard says 73 more people have been hospitalized with influenza and authorities are investigating how many of them may have been infected with swine flu.
City Health Secretary Armando Ahued says most of the fatal cases involve victims who sought medical help only after the disease was already well advanced.
He urged people Sunday to seek urgent care if they display symptoms associated with swine flu.
Health authorities have reported more than 1,300 likely sickened with the virus since April 13, and up to 81 dead.
5 new flu deaths in Mexico, 2 confirmed swine flu
MEXICO CITY (AP) -- Mexico City's mayor says two more people have died of swine flu overnight in the capital, and three other deaths are suspected to have been caused by the new strain.
Marcelo Ebrard says 73 more people have been hospitalized with influenza and authorities are investigating how many of them may have been infected with swine flu.
City Health Secretary Armando Ahued says most of the fatal cases involve victims who sought medical help only after the disease was already well advanced.
He urged people Sunday to seek urgent care if they display symptoms associated with swine flu.
Health authorities have reported more than 1,300 likely sickened with the virus since April 13, and up to 81 dead.