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Bogota
The influenza A virus has claimed 23 lives in the country
Summary of Agencies
Witness. Edgar Hernandez of 5 years, the influenza A survivor, poses with his mother at the statue with his image, which opened in La Gloria, in Veracruz, Mexico.
AFP / Country
The Ministry of Social Protection reported four new deaths in Bogota and another in Pitalito, Huila.
Five fatal cases caused by influenza virus AH1N presented in Colombia, according to the latest report issued by the Ministry of Social Protection.
Four of the deaths took place in Bogota and another in the town of Pitalito in the department of Huila.
It adds to 23 deaths across the country, caused by new influenza AH1N1.
The capital of the Republic remains the city with more fatalities due to the pandemic virus, with fourteen, followed by three deaths Cundinamarca.
In Antioquia, Caldas and there have been two fatal cases, one in Huila and Cauca closes the list with a death.
Also, there were 64 new infections of HIV in Colombia, which increased to 367 confirmed cases of AH1N1, including 23 deaths.
The Mystery of Social Protection has confirmed that to date have reported confirmed cases in 18 departments, 4 districts and 53 municipalities, 61% of 36 local authorities, which indicates that this is a widespread geographical dispersion.
Meanwhile, yesterday was reported by media that Ecuador John Merino, head of security of Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa is treated in intensive care for pneumonia caused by influenza AH1N1.
The officer meets with artificial respirator and unconscious in the hospital of the Armed Forces, in Quito. Despite their expressions of solidarity, Correa was criticized for not having taken precautions.
The Ecuadorian president also confirmed that it is not carrying the new influenza virus.
In addition, the president of Costa Rica, ?scar Arias, said yesterday that because it was "a very obedient patient" out gracefully with influenza A. Upon returning to their functions performed at home, said that "I sleep and I took the medicine and solitude to read a lot. Thank God I feel great, they were days of rest, not to get anyone for fear of contagion and follow the instructions. "
Rest of World
At the global level, United States tops the list of countries with more deaths from influenza A with 477, followed by Argentina (404), Brazil (368) and Mexico (164). In the latter country, the number of deaths from influenza A rose to 164, one more than last week, while the infected reached 19,470, representing 772 cases more than the previous report.
The Argentine president, Cristina Fernandez, yesterday reiterated his demand to be released temporarily for patents for the production of vaccine for influenza A at the inability of laboratories rightholders to supply world demand.
In Spain, on Monday the first child died because of the flu, becoming the twelfth victim of the virus in that country.
Prevention
Wash hands frequently.
No hello kiss on the hand or in case of flu.
Go to the doctor if a fever over 38 degrees, headache and cough.
Cover nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing with a tissue or your arm.
Maintain greater use of clean objects.
Have airy home and office.
Do not share food or utensils in case of flu.
Increase elconsumo of fruits or vegetables rich in vitamin C.
Increase water consumption to at least seven cups a day.
Bogota
The influenza A virus has claimed 23 lives in the country
Summary of Agencies
Witness. Edgar Hernandez of 5 years, the influenza A survivor, poses with his mother at the statue with his image, which opened in La Gloria, in Veracruz, Mexico.
AFP / Country
The Ministry of Social Protection reported four new deaths in Bogota and another in Pitalito, Huila.
Five fatal cases caused by influenza virus AH1N presented in Colombia, according to the latest report issued by the Ministry of Social Protection.
Four of the deaths took place in Bogota and another in the town of Pitalito in the department of Huila.
It adds to 23 deaths across the country, caused by new influenza AH1N1.
The capital of the Republic remains the city with more fatalities due to the pandemic virus, with fourteen, followed by three deaths Cundinamarca.
In Antioquia, Caldas and there have been two fatal cases, one in Huila and Cauca closes the list with a death.
Also, there were 64 new infections of HIV in Colombia, which increased to 367 confirmed cases of AH1N1, including 23 deaths.
The Mystery of Social Protection has confirmed that to date have reported confirmed cases in 18 departments, 4 districts and 53 municipalities, 61% of 36 local authorities, which indicates that this is a widespread geographical dispersion.
Meanwhile, yesterday was reported by media that Ecuador John Merino, head of security of Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa is treated in intensive care for pneumonia caused by influenza AH1N1.
The officer meets with artificial respirator and unconscious in the hospital of the Armed Forces, in Quito. Despite their expressions of solidarity, Correa was criticized for not having taken precautions.
The Ecuadorian president also confirmed that it is not carrying the new influenza virus.
In addition, the president of Costa Rica, ?scar Arias, said yesterday that because it was "a very obedient patient" out gracefully with influenza A. Upon returning to their functions performed at home, said that "I sleep and I took the medicine and solitude to read a lot. Thank God I feel great, they were days of rest, not to get anyone for fear of contagion and follow the instructions. "
Rest of World
At the global level, United States tops the list of countries with more deaths from influenza A with 477, followed by Argentina (404), Brazil (368) and Mexico (164). In the latter country, the number of deaths from influenza A rose to 164, one more than last week, while the infected reached 19,470, representing 772 cases more than the previous report.
The Argentine president, Cristina Fernandez, yesterday reiterated his demand to be released temporarily for patents for the production of vaccine for influenza A at the inability of laboratories rightholders to supply world demand.
In Spain, on Monday the first child died because of the flu, becoming the twelfth victim of the virus in that country.
Prevention
Wash hands frequently.
No hello kiss on the hand or in case of flu.
Go to the doctor if a fever over 38 degrees, headache and cough.
Cover nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing with a tissue or your arm.
Maintain greater use of clean objects.
Have airy home and office.
Do not share food or utensils in case of flu.
Increase elconsumo of fruits or vegetables rich in vitamin C.
Increase water consumption to at least seven cups a day.
Translation: Spanish ? English
Bogot?
Bogota
The influenza A virus has claimed 23 lives in the country
Summary of Agencies
Witness. Edgar Hernandez of 5 years, the influenza A survivor, poses with his mother at the statue with his image, which opened in La Gloria, in Veracruz, Mexico.
AFP / Country
The Ministry of Social Protection reported four new deaths in Bogota and another in Pitalito, Huila.
Five fatal cases caused by influenza virus AH1N presented in Colombia, according to the latest report issued by the Ministry of Social Protection.
Four of the deaths took place in Bogota and another in the town of Pitalito in the department of Huila.
It adds to 23 deaths across the country, caused by new influenza AH1N1.
The capital of the Republic remains the city with more fatalities due to the pandemic virus, with fourteen, followed by three deaths Cundinamarca.
In Antioquia, Caldas and there have been two fatal cases, one in Huila and Cauca closes the list with a death.
Also, there were 64 new infections of HIV in Colombia, which increased to 367 confirmed cases of AH1N1, including 23 deaths.
The Mystery of Social Protection has confirmed that to date have reported confirmed cases in 18 departments, 4 districts and 53 municipalities, 61% of 36 local authorities, which indicates that this is a widespread geographical dispersion.
Meanwhile, yesterday was reported by media that Ecuador John Merino, head of security of Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa is treated in intensive care for pneumonia caused by influenza AH1N1.
The officer meets with artificial respirator and unconscious in the hospital of the Armed Forces, in Quito. Despite their expressions of solidarity, Correa was criticized for not having taken precautions.
The Ecuadorian president also confirmed that it is not carrying the new influenza virus.
In addition, the president of Costa Rica, ?scar Arias, said yesterday that because it was "a very obedient patient" out gracefully with influenza A. Upon returning to their functions performed at home, said that "I sleep and I took the medicine and solitude to read a lot. Thank God I feel great, they were days of rest, not to get anyone for fear of contagion and follow the instructions. "
Rest of World
At the global level, United States tops the list of countries with more deaths from influenza A with 477, followed by Argentina (404), Brazil (368) and Mexico (164). In the latter country, the number of deaths from influenza A rose to 164, one more than last week, while the infected reached 19,470, representing 772 cases more than the previous report.
The Argentine president, Cristina Fernandez, yesterday reiterated his demand to be released temporarily for patents for the production of vaccine for influenza A at the inability of laboratories rightholders to supply world demand.
In Spain, on Monday the first child died because of the flu, becoming the twelfth victim of the virus in that country.
Prevention
Wash hands frequently.
No hello kiss on the hand or in case of flu.
Go to the doctor if a fever over 38 degrees, headache and cough.
Cover nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing with a tissue or your arm.
Maintain greater use of clean objects.
Have airy home and office.
Do not share food or utensils in case of flu.
Increase elconsumo of fruits or vegetables rich in vitamin C.
Increase water consumption to at least seven cups a day.
Bogota
The influenza A virus has claimed 23 lives in the country
Summary of Agencies
Witness. Edgar Hernandez of 5 years, the influenza A survivor, poses with his mother at the statue with his image, which opened in La Gloria, in Veracruz, Mexico.
AFP / Country
The Ministry of Social Protection reported four new deaths in Bogota and another in Pitalito, Huila.
Five fatal cases caused by influenza virus AH1N presented in Colombia, according to the latest report issued by the Ministry of Social Protection.
Four of the deaths took place in Bogota and another in the town of Pitalito in the department of Huila.
It adds to 23 deaths across the country, caused by new influenza AH1N1.
The capital of the Republic remains the city with more fatalities due to the pandemic virus, with fourteen, followed by three deaths Cundinamarca.
In Antioquia, Caldas and there have been two fatal cases, one in Huila and Cauca closes the list with a death.
Also, there were 64 new infections of HIV in Colombia, which increased to 367 confirmed cases of AH1N1, including 23 deaths.
The Mystery of Social Protection has confirmed that to date have reported confirmed cases in 18 departments, 4 districts and 53 municipalities, 61% of 36 local authorities, which indicates that this is a widespread geographical dispersion.
Meanwhile, yesterday was reported by media that Ecuador John Merino, head of security of Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa is treated in intensive care for pneumonia caused by influenza AH1N1.
The officer meets with artificial respirator and unconscious in the hospital of the Armed Forces, in Quito. Despite their expressions of solidarity, Correa was criticized for not having taken precautions.
The Ecuadorian president also confirmed that it is not carrying the new influenza virus.
In addition, the president of Costa Rica, ?scar Arias, said yesterday that because it was "a very obedient patient" out gracefully with influenza A. Upon returning to their functions performed at home, said that "I sleep and I took the medicine and solitude to read a lot. Thank God I feel great, they were days of rest, not to get anyone for fear of contagion and follow the instructions. "
Rest of World
At the global level, United States tops the list of countries with more deaths from influenza A with 477, followed by Argentina (404), Brazil (368) and Mexico (164). In the latter country, the number of deaths from influenza A rose to 164, one more than last week, while the infected reached 19,470, representing 772 cases more than the previous report.
The Argentine president, Cristina Fernandez, yesterday reiterated his demand to be released temporarily for patents for the production of vaccine for influenza A at the inability of laboratories rightholders to supply world demand.
In Spain, on Monday the first child died because of the flu, becoming the twelfth victim of the virus in that country.
Prevention
Wash hands frequently.
No hello kiss on the hand or in case of flu.
Go to the doctor if a fever over 38 degrees, headache and cough.
Cover nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing with a tissue or your arm.
Maintain greater use of clean objects.
Have airy home and office.
Do not share food or utensils in case of flu.
Increase elconsumo of fruits or vegetables rich in vitamin C.
Increase water consumption to at least seven cups a day.