7th Death Reported in Kentucky

[JimO]

Source: http://www.kentucky.com/471/story/979981.html

Lexington reports third swine flu death
The Associated Press

LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Health officials in Lexington are reporting a third swine flu death, bringing the state's total to seven.

The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department reported the death on Friday. A statement says the man was in his 40s and had significant underlying health conditions.

Kentucky also has reported swine flu-related deaths in Jefferson, Caldwell, Christian and Scott counties.

The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department has started providing swine flu vaccine to healthcare workers. The vaccine will be made available to the public during weekend clinics in November and December.

 

[Shiloh]

Re: 7th Death Reported in Kentucky

Source: http://www.wtvq.com/news/602-3rd-h1n1-related-death-in-fayette-co


3rd H1N1-Related Death in Fayette Co.
Friday, 16 October 2009 14:37
Fayette County now has its third H1N1-related death.
The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department confirmed the death on Friday.
The department says the victim was a man in his 40s who had significant underlying health conditions.
Two women have died in Lexington from H1N1.
One was a woman in her 50s, the other in her 60s, both of whom had significant underlying health conditions.
Throughout the state, seven people have been confirmed with H1N1-related deaths.
The department has started giving the H1N1 vaccine to healthcare workers, a group identified by the Centers for Disease Control as the top priority group.
The vaccine will be made available to the public through a series of weekend clinics throughout November and December.