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Swine Flu Death Reported in Connecticut
Connecticut has recorded its first death linked to the H1N1 virus, commonly known as swine flu. The Department of Public Health says the death occurred in a resident of New Haven County who was over the age of 50 and had underlying risk factors that put this person at higher risk for complications of influenza. The individual died recently after a short hospitalization, officials said.
“Our hearts go out to this person’s family and friends,” stated DPH Commissioner Dr. J. Robert Galvin. “Though the cases of H1N1 flu in Connecticut have largely been mild, this death underscores the seriousness of influenza and the devastating impact it can have.”
State officials, Wednesday, also confirmed 40 additional cases of H1N1 flu in Connecticut, bringing the statewide total to 397 cases.
Swine Flu Death Reported in Connecticut
Connecticut has recorded its first death linked to the H1N1 virus, commonly known as swine flu. The Department of Public Health says the death occurred in a resident of New Haven County who was over the age of 50 and had underlying risk factors that put this person at higher risk for complications of influenza. The individual died recently after a short hospitalization, officials said.
“Our hearts go out to this person’s family and friends,” stated DPH Commissioner Dr. J. Robert Galvin. “Though the cases of H1N1 flu in Connecticut have largely been mild, this death underscores the seriousness of influenza and the devastating impact it can have.”
State officials, Wednesday, also confirmed 40 additional cases of H1N1 flu in Connecticut, bringing the statewide total to 397 cases.