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Jamaica records third Influenza A H1N1 virus death
Saturday, 01 August 2009
Jamaica has recorded another death from the Influenza A H1N1 virus.
The number of deaths now stands at three.
The Ministry of Health on Friday night reported that the latest case involved a patient who had underlying medical conditions.
As was the case with the other two deaths, the Ministry did not provide details.
In the meantime, the number of confirmed cases of the virus has increased.
The figure is now at 62.
This is six more, than was reported on Tuesday.
Health Minister Ruddy Spencer, has again appealed to persons who may fall within the high risk group for complications from H1N1 and who experience flu-like symptoms, to immediately seek medical attention.
The group includes persons with chronic illnesses such as diabetes, obesity, asthma and hypertension, children under five and pregnant women
.
Jamaica records third Influenza A H1N1 virus death
Saturday, 01 August 2009
Jamaica has recorded another death from the Influenza A H1N1 virus.
The number of deaths now stands at three.
The Ministry of Health on Friday night reported that the latest case involved a patient who had underlying medical conditions.
As was the case with the other two deaths, the Ministry did not provide details.
In the meantime, the number of confirmed cases of the virus has increased.
The figure is now at 62.
This is six more, than was reported on Tuesday.
Health Minister Ruddy Spencer, has again appealed to persons who may fall within the high risk group for complications from H1N1 and who experience flu-like symptoms, to immediately seek medical attention.
The group includes persons with chronic illnesses such as diabetes, obesity, asthma and hypertension, children under five and pregnant women
.