Russia: swineflu infects children of first nations

[Gert van der Hoek]

google translated

This seems to be about children in boarding schools of first nations in Russia.


In Yamal boarding registered 307 cases - Administration Area


As of October 5 were registered 307 cases among students Yamal boarding school, told Nakanune.RU in the administration of the Yamal region.

If Sept. 28 negotiability was a level of 10-12 people a day, then in the last week in average medical care at the day turns to 25-30 people, noted in the administration.

According to Eugene Nikonorova - Deputy Head of the Office of Surveillance Rospotrebnadzor YNAO situation is completely under control. Sick children, but it is mainly students Yamal boarding school, isolated, hospitalized for about 50 children. Conducted all necessary measures to localize and normalize the situation. Now in the hospital waiting for the Yamal district test results, which are aimed at Salekhard.

Recall that an outbreak of influenza in a boarding school interested in prosecution. In Yarsalinskuyu central district hospital were hospitalized 13 people, who during the medical examination revealed the presence of suspected disease pathogenic A/H1N1.

Currently, the Institute received official confirmation of influenza A (Moscow), the presence of the pathogenic H1N1 virus in two out of 13 people - children, 1997 and 2003godov birth, coming from the tundra to live and study in Yarsalinskoy boarding school, the prosecutor's office district.

In Yarsalinskoy boarding school quarantined, the children are isolated in clusters of routine medical surveillance. In persons exposed to carriers of pathogenic virus, obtained biological samples, which are aimed at the study.

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[Gert van der Hoek]

Russia: swineflu infects children of first nations

It seems there are hundreds infected (see post #1) and 13 in hospital, but not seriously ill.


09.10.2009

Yamalo-Nenets, society

Prosecutors YNAO ascertain the source of contamination of 13 Aboriginal children "swine flu"


Prosecutors Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous District ascertain the source of contamination of 13 children from among the indigenous peoples of the North "swine flu".

According Nakanune.RU the press service of the district prosecutor's office, doctors point out that the health of affected children is not serious. "The doctors say about improving the health of children.

The disease occurs in a mild form. But quarantine is not removed. Now check on this fact holds Prosecutor's Office, the investigative committee and the Federal Service. It turns out the source of infection of children," - said the prosecutor's office in the autonomous area.

Recall that all the sick - pupils Yamal boarding school. These children are brought to school from the tundra. It is still unknown how Aboriginal children were infected with "swine flu".

In Yarsalinskuyu central district hospital were hospitalized 13 people, who during the medical examination revealed the presence of suspected disease pathogenic A/H1N1.

In Yarsalinskoy boarding school quarantined, the children are isolated in clusters of routine medical surveillance. In persons exposed to carriers of pathogenic virus, obtained biological samples, which are aimed at the study.

http://www.nakanune.ru/news/2009/10/9/22174093&sl=ru&tl=en