Re: Jamaica - 1st death
Re: Jamaica - 1st death
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Update: First H1N1 death in Jamaica
Posted: 2009-07-06 18:04:35 (0 Comments)
The Gleaner Power 106 News learnt that a 22-year-old man, who was diagnosed with the H1N1 virus died at the University Hospital this afternoon.
Our news centre has learnt that the man was admitted to the Tony Thwaites Wing at the institution.
Hospital and ministry officials are yet to confirm the death.
However, the Gleaner Power 106 sources said the man who was from St Catherine, had two initial tests which proved negative for the virus.
However, the H1N1 diagnosis was confirmed by a third test.
It is also understood that the young man was also diagnosed with pneumonia.
In the meantime, some staff members at the hospital have expressed fears that hospital staff are not adequately prepared to handle cases of the virus.
However, the Chief Executive Officer at the Hospital, Dr. Trevor McCartney said strict protocols involving measures are in place at the institution to handle cases of the virus.
Up to the end of last week the health ministry reported 32 cases of the virus.
Nine parishes have confirmed cases of the virus.
Meanwhile, the ministry is continuing to urge persons to take the precautionary measures to protect themselves from the virus.
These include washing the hands frequently with soap and water or using an alcohol based sanitizer, covering the mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing.
Persons with flu-like symptoms are being urged to drink lots of fluid and rest, but if the symptoms persist, the ministry said they should contact a doctor, health center
or hospital.
