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H1N1 Death Reported In Independence
Women Dies In Area Hospital On Wednesday
POSTED: 6:22 pm CDT September 17, 2009
UPDATED: 6:49 pm CDT September 17, 2009
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. -- Health officials in Independence said Thursday that a 24-year-old woman has died from the H1N1 virus.
Officials said the woman died Wednesday night at an area hospital. They said the woman had no other pre-existing conditions as was the case with many of the other deaths associated with the H1N1 virus nationwide.
Officials said the woman suffered from diarrhea, coughing, sneezing, chills and fatigue. They said the woman's symptoms were prolonged -- a sign that there might be serious complications.
No specific information was released about the identity of the woman. Officials said they have not had a chance to contact the woman's co-workers.
This is the second H1N1-related death reported in Missouri this year.
For more on H1N1 safety and preparedness, click on www.preparemetrokc.org.
H1N1 Death Reported In Independence
Women Dies In Area Hospital On Wednesday
POSTED: 6:22 pm CDT September 17, 2009
UPDATED: 6:49 pm CDT September 17, 2009
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. -- Health officials in Independence said Thursday that a 24-year-old woman has died from the H1N1 virus.
Officials said the woman died Wednesday night at an area hospital. They said the woman had no other pre-existing conditions as was the case with many of the other deaths associated with the H1N1 virus nationwide.
Officials said the woman suffered from diarrhea, coughing, sneezing, chills and fatigue. They said the woman's symptoms were prolonged -- a sign that there might be serious complications.
No specific information was released about the identity of the woman. Officials said they have not had a chance to contact the woman's co-workers.
This is the second H1N1-related death reported in Missouri this year.
For more on H1N1 safety and preparedness, click on www.preparemetrokc.org.