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Panama - Cases - Dead - 12

sharon sanders

Editor-in-Chief & President
By May 9, according to Xinhua, "Central News Agency" reports, the Minister of Health of Panama, Ms. Turner (Rosario Turner) 8 confirmed that Pakistan has found a new type of influenza H1N1 infection in the first case, the Government has further strengthened quarantine measures, but it will not Therefore the closure of schools or limiting people's activities.
特纳表示,经巴拿马高格斯(Gorgas)热带疾病研究所检验后确诊的这起新型流感病例,患者是一名从美国回来的20岁巴拿马青年,目前与家人一起在家里接受隔离治疗,健康情况稳定。​



Turner said that after the high-Biggs Panama (Gorgas) Institute for Tropical Diseases examination confirmed that the new type of influenza cases, the patient is a return from the United States, Panama, 20-year-old youth, is currently at home with their families treated in isolation, health in stable condition.
她说,政府已加强各项防疫警戒措施,特别是在各机场、港口与边界的入境关口等筛检可疑的患者,以降低新型流感传染的威胁。​



She said that the Government has stepped up security measures for the prevention, especially in the airports, ports and border entry points, such as screening of patients suspected to reduce the threat of a new type of influenza infection.
她并吁请民众注意各项防疫措施,同时保持良好的卫生习惯,包括勤洗手,咳嗽或打喷嚏时要遮住口鼻等,以减少感染新型流感的可能性。​



She also called on the public attention to the epidemic prevention measures, while maintaining good hygiene, including washing hands frequently, coughing or sneezing should cover mouth and nose so as to reduce the possibility of infection in new-type influenza.
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她另透露,至目前为止,巴拿马总共已经完成检验34件疑似新型流感病例,另有7件可疑病例尚在等待高格斯热带疾病研究所的检验结果。​



She also disclosed that so far, Panama has been completed and tested a total of 34 suspected new cases of influenza, and another seven suspected cases are still waiting for the high-Institute for Tropical Diseases Biggs test results.
巴拿马是继哥斯达黎加、萨尔瓦多与危地马拉之后,第四个发现新型流感病例的中美洲国家。​



Panama is the second in Costa Rica, El Salvador and Guatemala after the fourth new flu cases found in Central American countries.
至目前为止,哥斯达黎加已有8件确诊病例,萨尔瓦多2件,危地马拉1件。​



So far, Costa Rica have been eight confirmed cases, two in El Salvador, Guatemala 1.


http://auto.chinanews.com.cn/gj/lm/news/2009/05-09/1684264.shtml
 
Re: Panama Confirmed Case of 2009 H1N1 Flu

Re: Panama Confirmed Case of 2009 H1N1 Flu

The Gorgas Memorial Institute of Tropical and Preventive Medicine, Incorporated (GMITP), which operated the Gorgas Laboratories in Panama, was founded in 1921 and was named after Dr. Gorgas. With the loss of congressional funding in 1990, the GMITP was closed. The Institute was moved to the University of Alabama in 1992 and carries on the tradition of research, service and training in tropical medicine. The Gorgas Course in Clinical Tropical Medicine is sponsored by the University of Alabama School of Medicine in conjunction with Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia in Lima, Peru.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_C._Gorgas
 
Swine flu hits Panama

Swine flu hits Panama

Panamanian officials have confirmed the country's first two swine flu cases amid the spread of the lethal virus around the world.

Panama has become the 26th nation to be hit by the virus. Brazil confirmed its first four cases earlier on Friday and later announced two more H1N1 cases, increasing the total number of cases to six.

Graciela Ocana, the Argentine Health Minister, also announced the country's first confirmed case of the new flu in a tourist who had been to Mexico.

Meanwhile, the total number of confirmed A/H1N1 flu cases in Canada has risen to 242, 28 of which are identified in the past 24 hours.

While 1,639 confirmed cases of the disease have been reported in 42 US states, Mexico, the country of origin of the virus, has only 1,204 infected cases.
http://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=94146&sectionid=351020706
 
Re: Panama Confirms Cases of 2009 H1N1 Flu

Re: Panama Confirms Cases of 2009 H1N1 Flu

Source: http://www.prensa-latina.cu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=83916&Itemid=1

Google translation:
Panama with 55 confirmed cases of influenza A (H1N1)
Monday, May 18, 2009

May 17 2009, 22:25 Panama, 17 may (PL) Panama today reached a figure of 55 confirmed cases of the virus A (H1N1) by adding a new positive, all subject to treatment at home under the control of the ministry staff health.

According to authorities, 27 are men and 28 women, with 36 of them under 15 years and 15 between 20 and 49 years of age.

By geographical areas, mostly for the metropolitan area and 11 to the district of San Miguelito.


Personal health prevention activities being conducted throughout the country, with the delivery of leaflets and stickers to drivers on measures against influenza A (H1N1).

The ministry estimated that it expected an increase in confirmed cases, taking into account the high level of transmission that displays the virus in the world.

The institution retains the call for people to avoid activities where possible and if agglomeration of people suffering from colds or flu, the recommendation is to stay in their homes.
 
Re: Panama Confirms Cases of 2009 H1N1 Flu

Re: Panama Confirms Cases of 2009 H1N1 Flu

Source: http://www.milenio.com/node/219749

Google translation:

Increases to 76 the number of patients for Human Influenza in Panama

There are 40 affected women and 36 men, 60 percent of all children under 15 years of age.


Fri, 22/05/2009 - 20:52


Panama .- The Ministry of Health in Panama today reported three new human cases of influenza, which increases to 76 patients per A/H1N1 virus since the outbreak of the disease 15 days ago.

The institution said in a statement that there are 40 men and 36 women affected, with 60 percent of all children under 15 years of age.

The cases were concentrated in the province of Panama (67), Cocl? (a) and Columbus (five).

"The clinical pictures of patients are still mild and when there are no patients hospitalized for this cause," the Ministry of Health.

He explained that of the total patients, 56 were discharged and were incorporated into their activities, while the rest remains in isolation at home.

The Ministry of Health study indicated that if a child died with symptoms of influenza cases in the neighborhood of Tocumen, but explained that the child was never related to a previous case of the virus.

The authorities called on people to maintain basic hygiene measures to prevent further infections.
Notim
 
Re: Panama Confirms Cases of 2009 H1N1 Flu

Re: Panama Confirms Cases of 2009 H1N1 Flu

Source: http://www.pa-digital.com.pa/periodico/edicion-actual/nacion-interna.php?story_id=788662

VAN 87
Infected with influenza A are close to the 90 cases

Yaritza Mojica Gricel
PA-DIGITAL

Confirmed cases of influenza A (H1N1) in Panama rose to 87, however, 66 patients ie 76% of cases have been given the high epidemiol?gica.

The Ministry of Health detailed in his report that to date 228 cases have been discarded, whose laboratory tests were analyzed by the Gorgas Memorial Institute.

Of the 87 confirmed cases, one corresponds to a Panamanian living in New York who was visiting the country, which was captured at the airport of Tocumen with respiratory symptoms.

The rest of the cases with confirmed influenza A (H1N1), the major focus in the metropolitan area with 55 to 18 San Miguelito, Panama West with six, also the province of Colon and Cocle six to a case.

According to age, 54 cases (62%) belong to the group aged 15 and 25 (29%) between 20 and 49 years, reveals the report.

The authorities reiterated the general public hygiene measures like hand washing and covering your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.
 
Re: Panama Confirms Cases of 2009 H1N1 Flu

Re: Panama Confirms Cases of 2009 H1N1 Flu

Source: http://www.telemetro.com/noticias/2009/05/28/nota33575.html

Thursday May 28, 2009

More than 100 cases of A H1N1 in Panama
By: Kathyria Caicedo


Health authorities had anticipated that with the arrival of the 2nd batch of reagents, the cases of influenza A H1N1 in Panama would increase and it did so.

In the daily report issued by the Ministry of Health, the agency confirmed 20 new confirmed cases of A H1N1.

Until Sunday, 87 cases were added, however with the new 107 would be the tables of this flu.

Of the confirmed cases were 50 men and 57 women, most are younger than 15 years.

The Gorgas Memorial Institute had 100 samples in hopes of starting reagents for the tests and since the process is started, which is evidenciar?a every day.
 
Re: Panama - Confirmed Cases of 2009 H1N1 Flu - 148

Re: Panama - Confirmed Cases of 2009 H1N1 Flu - 148

Source: http://www.elpasotimes.com/spanish/ci_12490958

Increased to 148 cases of swine flu in Panama
The Associated Press
Posted: 05/31/2009 05:44:48 PM MDT

PANAMA-Panama on Sunday reported 12 new cases of swine flu, which was raised to 148 the number of infected in the country.

In its latest report, the Health Ministry said that none of those infected with influenza A H1N1 is hospitalized. He emphasized that 81 patients have been discharged and are incorporated in their daily lives.

The authorities gave no details on the new confirmed infections, but said the cases have appeared mostly in children under 15 years, with 96 infected, while 39 are between 20 and 49 years.

According to geographical location, the majority of patients reside in the province of Panama.


The report reiterated that due to the high transmissibility that is showing the virus, "is expected to increase cases of Influenza A (H1N1) in Panama."

The Ministry of Health continued to urge people to continue to practice basic hygiene measures to prevent the spread of swine flu and other diseases.

The number of patients has been increasing almost daily since May 8, when they met the first two cases in the country, a young Panamanian who arrived from Arkansas, United States, and a school of 8 years.
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Re: Panama - Confirmed Cases of 2009 H1N1 Flu - 179

Re: Panama - Confirmed Cases of 2009 H1N1 Flu - 179

Source: http://www.laestrella.com.pa/mensual/2009/06/06/contenido/107883.asp

179 confirmed swine flu cases in Panama
06-06-2009 | FATIMA ASVAT
Fasvatstar@laestrella.com.pa

Prevention strategies are toned down as the virus? behavior remains mild

Panama Star PANAMA. Panamanian Health authorities recently reported 13 new cases of the Influenza A H1N1 virus, for a total of 179 confirmed cases, none of which have caused a death.

The Health Ministry informed that of the 179 cases, 91 are male and 88 female. 62 percent of confirmed cases (112 patients) are of children younger than 15, while 25 percent (45 cases) are aged between 20 ? 49.
Most of the cases are in Panama City (107), while the second highest concentration is in the district of San Miguelito (38).

Of the total confirmed cases, 77 percent (138) are out of danger and have returned to their daily lives. Until Friday, there were no patients hospitalized and 312 suspected cases had been discarded as false alarms.


The Ministry highlighted that the behavior of the influenza A/H1N1 in Panama remains mild, recommending to tone down the strategies previously implemented to prevent and control the disease.
Among the measures implemented by the inter-departmental commission established to respond to the swine flu outbreak that are now lifted, are restrictions on massive events.

The use of surgical masks at the Tocumen International Airport is also now only recommended for those with respiratory problems.
However, authorities are still keeping anyone inflicted with the virus isolated in their homes. Everyone entering Panama through any of its ports will still have to provide a sworn declaration, and health personnel will continue to roam the ports.

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced this week it is on the brink of raising the swine flu alert to level 6 and declare a full scale Pandemic. This announcement comes right before the winter flu season begins to strike the countries in the Southern Hemisphere.

By definition, a pandemic is determined by the geographic spread of a new flu virus, not how many people fall seriously ill.
Yet after being under pressure to make severity part of the criteria, the WHO announced on Friday that future changes would reflect how severe an outbreak was as well as how widespread.

Most of the 21,940 cases reported worldwide so far have been mild.
Many of the deaths occurred in Mexico in the early days of the outbreak. Since then death toll has slowly but steadily risen.

Chile became the first South American country to report a death from swine flu.
 
Re: Panama - Confirmed Cases of 2009 H1N1 Flu - 245

Re: Panama - Confirmed Cases of 2009 H1N1 Flu - 245

Source: http://www.lasegunda.com/ediciononline/internacional/detalle/index.asp?idnoticia=490441

Cases of influenza A (H1N1) rising to 245 in Panama
Thursday June 11 2009
Source: Reuters

Most of those affected by human influenza in the country are under 15 years.

PANAMA CITY .- The Ministry of Health of Panama (Minsa) reported on Thursday of 24 new cases of influenza A (H1N1), bringing to 245 the number of sufferers in the country and he is prepared to face the possibility of the virus increases its spread.

Panamanian Health Minister Rosario Turner, told reporters that 65 percent of patients, mostly children under 15 years, have successfully recovered from the disease and have returned to their normal work.

On increasing the alert for the disease made today by the World Health Organization (WHO) to the category of a pandemic, Turner said that what is to "take measures to mitigate, prevent complications and that is Minsa prepared if the virus continues to spread and suffers a mutation. "

He explained that the Ministry has provided health centers with Tamiflu, the antiviral used against seasonal influenza, and has also increased the number of physicians to the possibility of an increased influx of patients.

On an Indian baby just over a month since he joined last week in the Hospital del Ni?o de Panama in critical condition by the human influenza, Turner said evolving satisfactorily towards stability within the framework of gravity presents.

Moreover, the Ministry of Health announced on Saturday and next Sunday a national day of mass vaccination against seasonal influenza in children under 5 years and older than 50 years.

Were also immunized against pneumococcus in people over 60 years of age.
A flu so far left 109 dead and 6294 sick in Mexico, while U.S. has confirmed 27 deaths and 13,217 affected by this evil.

These cases are added four deaths in Canada, two in Chile, one in Costa Rica, one in the Dominican Republic and one in Colombia, in addition to thousands of patients presented more than 70 countries in the world.
 
Re: Panama - Confirmed Cases of 2009 H1N1 Flu - 277

Re: Panama - Confirmed Cases of 2009 H1N1 Flu - 277

Source: http://www.que.es/ultimas-noticias/...anama-refuerza-medidas-preventivas-gripe.html

Google translation:

Panama strengthens preventive measures against influenza A, following the declaration of a pandemic
Panama, June 16, 2009 (EFE).
Discuss

Panamanian health authorities announced today a series of measures to strengthen the response capacity of the country's health increased after the alert level for influenza A by the World Health Organization (WHO).

The Ministry of Health of Panama (Minsa) that applies a set of rules, passing first by strengthening the capacity of response pre-hospital and hospital care, and increased provision of resources to meet the influx of cases.

Panamanian Health Minister Rosario Turner, told the journalists pointed out, however, that these and other measures to be applied are not to contain the virus of influenza A.

"When a pandemic is declared and there are no measures to curb the entry into the country, and indeed we have the virus in Panama, the AH1N1, which is spreading in a native," he said.

Therefore, measures that are required to implement mitigation is largely to avoid complications with the virus, which is not only a responsibility of the MOH, but the entire population, he said.

The Ministry of Health will maintain and strengthen inter-sectoral coordination to improve the health response, will monitor daily morbidity and bed occupancy in acute respiratory infections and pneumonia, and enhance the bio-security measures in the care centers.

It also raised guidance for actions to reduce the population to infection, which emphasizes the necessary hygiene measures that have been recommended.

In Panama have been confirmed so far a total of 277 cases of influenza A, of whom 172 (62%) are under 15 years of age, with no deaths so far, according to the information.

Of positive cases, they have been given the high epidemiological 175 patients (63%), which have been returned to their daily lives, and 368 were discarded, the test was negative.


According to the latest report of WHO until June 15, influenza A has affected 35,928 people in 76 countries in the world and has caused 163 deaths.
 
Re: Panama - Confirmed Cases of 2009 H1N1 Flu - 330

Re: Panama - Confirmed Cases of 2009 H1N1 Flu - 330

Source: http://noticias.terra.com/articulos..._por_gripe_A_se_recupera_y_sale_del_hospital/

Google translation:

FLU-AH1N1 PANAMA
Newborn affected by influenza A recovers and leaves the hospital
19/6/2009 - 00:11 (GMT)


Panama, June 18 (ACAN-EFE) - A newborn Indian baby admitted nearly two weeks remained in the Hospital del Ni?o de Panama following a positive influenza A was high today and is already in your home, an informed source official.

The Ministry of Health of Panama (Minsa) reported that the newborn child, hospitalized earlier this month with respiratory complications and in critical condition, is at home recovering and will continue with their medical clinics on a regular basis.


The baby and her mother were escorted to their home by the Panamanian Minister of Health, Rosario Turner, who gave him a basket with supplies for infants, Acan-Efe said a spokesman for the health institution.

After being admitted to the Hospital of the Child with just 26 days of age, the child was in the intensive care room of the hospital for several days and doctors came to fear for his life.


Panamanian health authorities investigated at the time was how it was possible to contaminate the infant, showing a two family members with respiratory symptoms and those who were given treatment with Tamiflu.

In Panama have been detected so far 330 cases of influenza A.

of whom 208 (63%) are aged 15 and 70 (21%) have occurred in patients between 20 and 49 years, according to a report issued today by Minsa.

Of the 330 confirmed cases, there have been 290 patients with high epidemiological (88%), which have been returned to their daily lives.

388 cases were discarded as test was negative.

On average the sector is between 6 to 7 cases per day, after being given the first on May 8 last, a couple from United States.


The World Health Organization says in its latest report that as of June 17, AH1N1 influenza has affected 39,620 people in 85 countries in the world and has caused 180 deaths.

ACAN-EFE fa / j
 
Re: Panama - Confirmed Cases of 2009 H1N1 Flu - 357

Re: Panama - Confirmed Cases of 2009 H1N1 Flu - 357

Source: http://www.milenio.com/node/236145

Rises to 357 cases of Influenza in Human Panama

Authorities said they have high epidemiological 295 patients have been returned to their daily lives.

Mon, 22/06/2009 - 19:03

Panama .- The number of infected swine flu in Panama on Monday, rose to 357, representing about 27 cases recorded last week.

Authorities said they have high epidemiological 295 patients have been returned to their daily lives. The latest report from the Ministry of Health reported that to date 402 cases have been dismissed as evidence was negative.

He added that depending on age, 228 cases involved children under 15 years. Most patients came from the province of Panama.
 
Re: Panama - Confirmed Cases of 2009 H1N1 Flu - 403

Re: Panama - Confirmed Cases of 2009 H1N1 Flu - 403

Source: http://sdpnoticias.com/sdp/contenido/2009/06/25/430721

Increase to 403 the number of human cases of influenza in Panama
Today 20:25 - Panama, Panama

Influenza epidemic
The Ministry of Health of Panama today confirmed 46 new human cases of influenza so far this week, which amounted to 403 patients with A/H1N1 virus since the outbreak of the disease last month.

Panama, 25 Jun (Notimex) .- The Ministry of Health of Panama today confirmed 46 new human cases of influenza so far this week, which amounted to 403 patients with A/H1N1 virus since the appearance of the disease last month.

In a statement, said that of the total 209 patients were men and 194 women, most younger than 15 years of age.

He noted that one of the sick passenger was an alien found in the Tocumen International Airport, and who deal with a ship at a port in the country.

A total of 334 patients were discharged and returned to their daily activities.
 
Re: Panama - Confirmed Cases of 2009 H1N1 Flu - 442

Re: Panama - Confirmed Cases of 2009 H1N1 Flu - 442

Source: http://sdpnoticias.com/sdp/contenido/2009/07/02/436783


Increases to 442 cases of human influenza in Panama
July 02, 2009 - 19:52 - Panama, Panama
Influenza epidemic

The Ministry of Health of Panama today confirmed 39 new human influenza in the last week, raising to 442 the number of patients with A/H1N1 virus since the outbreak of the disease for nearly two months.


Panama, 2 Jul (Notimex) .- The Ministry of Health of Panama today confirmed 39 new human influenza in the last week, raising to 442 the number of patients with A/H1N1 virus since the outbreak of the disease almost two months.

The agency reported that the total patients, 234 were men and 208 women. Most cases were recorded in less than 15 years.

According to the Ministry of Health, the country no one has died or is hospitalized for human influenza, that affected the total, 381 have returned to their daily activities.

Authorities urged people to maintain hygiene measures such as washing hands frequently, especially in this rainy season, when the increase in seasonal influenza cases.

The sources indicated that 70 percent of new infections have occurred in the metropolitan area of the Panamanian capital.
 
Re: Panama - Confirmed Cases of 2009 H1N1 Flu - 457

Re: Panama - Confirmed Cases of 2009 H1N1 Flu - 457

Source: http://www.prensa-latina.cu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=98519&Itemid=1

Panama with 457 cases of the virus A (H1N1)
Tuesday, 07 July 2009

06 July 2009, 21:38 Panama, July 6 (PL) The situation of the virus A (H1N1) today show a total of 457 counted from the positive detection of the first case, to an increase of 15 with respect to previous reports (2 July).

According to reports from the Ministry of Health, 241 are males and 216 to the ladies, while 97 are between 20 and 49 years of age.

Also, 286 positives were detected in less than 15 years, while in the group of 15 to 19 years there have been 62 cases and 12 of the 50 years and older.

In seven regions, including the indigenous regions, there is still no evidence about the movement of that of influenza A virus (H1N1).

However, there is increased sampling in these areas to suspected cases of the disease or patients with influenza.

Of the 457 confirmed cases have been given the high epidemiological 402 patients (88 percent), which have been returned to their daily lives.

ocs / mem
 
Re: Panama - Confirmed Cases of 2009 H1N1 Flu - 481

Re: Panama - Confirmed Cases of 2009 H1N1 Flu - 481

Source: http://sdpnoticias.com/sdp/contenido/2009/07/09/442040

Reported 481 human cases of influenza in Panama
July 09, 2009 - 18:48 --

Panama, 9 Jul (Notimex) .- The Ministry of Health of Panama today confirmed 38 new human cases of influenza during the last week, bringing to 481 patients since the first case was detected in the country two months ago.

The recent report of the entity that is registered in Panama 252 men and 229 women affected, with a majority of children under 15 years of age.

In the country there have been no deaths and no one was hospitalized, "said the Ministry of Health in the statement.

The province of Panama, where the capital, with 334 cases, is the region of the country most affected, although the disease is concentrated only in this jurisdiction, Columbus (Caribbean, 30 patients), Chiriqu? (West Four) and Cocl? (center , a).

The Ministry of Health indicated that 412 patients have returned to their daily activities, while continuing the surveillance of patients with severe acute respiratory infections and risk factors.

The authorities reiterated the population to maintain preventive measures, particularly the frequent washing of hands.
 
Re: Panama - Confirmed Cases of 2009 H1N1 Flu - 507

Re: Panama - Confirmed Cases of 2009 H1N1 Flu - 507

Source: http://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/ElFi...cId=202120&docTipo=1&orderby=docid&sortby=ASC

Reported new cases of Nicaragua affected by virus A (H1N1)
Wednesday, 15 July 2009
July 14 2009, 20:54 Managua, July 14 (PL) The Nicaraguan health authorities reported today 14 people most affected by the virus A (H1N1) for Human Influenza in the last 24 hours.

According to a bulletin of the Ministry of Health (MINSA) until this Tuesday there are 380 positive cases since the disease entered the country.

However, this amount of 352 people are high and out of medical danger, and only 28 are under medical care and clarifies the text.

The disease spread to 14 departments in the country but its highest incidence is recorded in Managua with 78 percent of cases, followed by Masaya, with six per cent and Leon, with four percent.

According to the party, Minsa maintains surveillance and control at the International Airport Augusto C. Sandino, at seaports and land border checkpoints for the detection and monitoring of people entering the country with symptoms.

rc / lb
 
Re: Panama - Confirmed Cases of 2009 H1N1 Flu - 524

Re: Panama - Confirmed Cases of 2009 H1N1 Flu - 524

Source: http://www.laverdad.com/detavance.php?CodAvance=21864

Google translation:

Health authorities reported 524 cases of influenza A in Panama

17/07/2009 09:48 AM


EFE. Panama City. The Ministry of Health of Panama (Minsa) reported today that the patients of influenza A in the country and added 527, 17 more than in the previous report last July 13.

Of the total of positive 322 (61 percent) have occurred in patients under 15 years of age, 118 (22.5 percent) in people between 20 and 49 years, and was discharged 443 patients epidemiological (84 percent).

In six health regions of the country, including the indigenous regions, there is no evidence of influenza A, and has intensified sampling of suspected cases of the disease or patients with influenza.

Minsa reiterated the importance to the population of the practice of washing hands frequently with soap and water, and cover their mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.
 
Re: Panama - Cases - 524 - Dead - 1

Re: Panama - Cases - 524 - Dead - 1

[Google Translation]

Confirms first death from A (H1N1)

Writing prensa.com
internet@prensa.com
LA PRENSA / Archivo

The final report of Minsa realized he had been 524 confirmed cases of influenza A (H1N1).

3:05 pm - The Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed this afternoon the first death from influenza A (H1N1) in the country.

Franklin Vergara, owner of Health, reported that it was a baby nine months old, who arrived in the capital city from Ant?n, Cocle Province, a result of a congenital malformation.

Minsa announced that it will have to investigate where the child contracted the virus. The baby had three weeks of being held in the Children's Hospital, and also showed a picture of acute malnutrition.

It was reported that the child suffered from a congenital diaphragmatic hernia, ie did not develop normally, the muscle separating the chest from the abdomen.
 
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