Re: One dead as swine flu returns to Venezuela
http://www.entornointeligente.com/a...n-fallecimiento-por-influenza-AH1N1-en-Merida
Spanish to English translation
Min-Health confirmed one death due to influenza H1N1 in Merida
Posted at 07:45 AM on March 18, 2011 | Correo del Orinoco
The Ministry of Popular Power for Health confirmed the death of a person in Merida state due to an outbreak of H1N1 influenza. "He had very severe flu symptoms, with respiratory complications," said the holder of the office last night, Eugenia Sader, at a press conference broadcast by National Public Media. The death occurred 24 hours ago. A patient is hospitalized as a result. Sader confirmed that there are 12 cases in the Andean state (from various sites). And female patients "being treated at home without complications." It is "an epidemic confined to M?rida. Processed samples from 25 suspected patients," he said. He explained that it is unknown which was the index case, but the origin is in Merida Sol Fair, during which more than 160 thousand tourists. From today, all schools in Merida a person will check that no children attend the flu. If that happened, "should be returned to their homes and taken to the doctor to prevent the spread of more people." The minister insisted in bringing peace to the Venezuelan people, and invited to exercise responsibility in health. That is, if a person has flu with fever, malaise, cough or sneezing should go to a hospital to rule out the case of H1N1 infection. The doctor insisted that people should take steps to avoid contaminating others, such as covering your mouth when sneezing and staying home to any flu symptoms. Sader stressed that treatment for people with H1N1 is guaranteed by the state completely free of charge. Highlighted the actions taken in M?rida, where cases have been fenced and have placed shots. "We have distributed more than 1.3 million doses," he said. Immunisation should be administered to persons over 60 years of age who live with chronic diseases (like diabetes or hypertension). In the phone number 0800 - Vigil is possible to obtain more information about the disease, the outbreak in Merida and the precautions to take
