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Monterey County reports first death related to H1N1
The Monterey County Herald
Updated: 07/09/2009 01:21:01 PM PDT
A Monterey County resident died while hospitalized for complications of H1N1 virus infection. Serious underlying medical conditions placed the individual at high risk of developing severe disease.
"We would like to convey our deepest sympathy to the family of this patient," said Dr. Hugh Stallworth, Health Officer for Monterey County "We know that H1N1 is present throughout our community, as it is throughout the nation. The vast majority of cases have been mild or moderate and the patients recover. Tragically, in this case, that did not occur."
Monterey County, along with the rest of California, continues to see an increase in the number of cases of H1N1.
"The virus is not behaving as one would expect. Normally we do not see influenza cases during the summer months," said Dr. Stallworth. "We are continuing to see clusters of infected individuals and advise everyone to continue to take actions to prevent the spread of the virus."
Monterey County reports first death related to H1N1
The Monterey County Herald
Updated: 07/09/2009 01:21:01 PM PDT
A Monterey County resident died while hospitalized for complications of H1N1 virus infection. Serious underlying medical conditions placed the individual at high risk of developing severe disease.
"We would like to convey our deepest sympathy to the family of this patient," said Dr. Hugh Stallworth, Health Officer for Monterey County "We know that H1N1 is present throughout our community, as it is throughout the nation. The vast majority of cases have been mild or moderate and the patients recover. Tragically, in this case, that did not occur."
Monterey County, along with the rest of California, continues to see an increase in the number of cases of H1N1.
"The virus is not behaving as one would expect. Normally we do not see influenza cases during the summer months," said Dr. Stallworth. "We are continuing to see clusters of infected individuals and advise everyone to continue to take actions to prevent the spread of the virus."