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Ninth H1N1 Death In Miami-Dade County
Jul 23, 2009 3:37 pm US/Eastern
MIAMI (CBS4) ―The ninth*person in Miami-Dade County has died from the H1N1 flu, the Miami-Dade County Health Department announced Thursday.
The victim was a 47 year-old male.
"Our hearts and prayers go out to his family and friends. We continue to stress the need to use the recommended precautions to avoid spreading infections," said Lillian Rivera, a spokeswoman for the Miami-Dade County Health Department in a statement.
So far, 922 people in Miami-Dade County have been confirmed to have the disease. According to the Center for Disease Control, Florida had 2,188 confirmed or probable cases of H1N1 and 12 deaths as of July 17.
The Miami-Dade County Health Department suggests people with respiratory illness stay home to avoid spreading infections. Avoid close contact with people who are coughing or otherwise appear ill. Also, wash your hands frequently and use sanitizer to lessen the spread of respiratory illness.
http://cbs4.com/health/h1n1.swine.flu.2.1098460.html
Jul 23, 2009 3:37 pm US/Eastern
MIAMI (CBS4) ―The ninth*person in Miami-Dade County has died from the H1N1 flu, the Miami-Dade County Health Department announced Thursday.
The victim was a 47 year-old male.
"Our hearts and prayers go out to his family and friends. We continue to stress the need to use the recommended precautions to avoid spreading infections," said Lillian Rivera, a spokeswoman for the Miami-Dade County Health Department in a statement.
So far, 922 people in Miami-Dade County have been confirmed to have the disease. According to the Center for Disease Control, Florida had 2,188 confirmed or probable cases of H1N1 and 12 deaths as of July 17.
The Miami-Dade County Health Department suggests people with respiratory illness stay home to avoid spreading infections. Avoid close contact with people who are coughing or otherwise appear ill. Also, wash your hands frequently and use sanitizer to lessen the spread of respiratory illness.
http://cbs4.com/health/h1n1.swine.flu.2.1098460.html