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| Third US swine flu death confirmed |
| 2009-05-10 |
THE third US fatality from swine flu has been confirmed in the northwestern state of Washington, officials said.
State health officials said in a statement a man in his 30s with an underlying heart condition died last week with what appeared to be complications from the H1N1 influenza virus.
”This death is tragic. Our thoughts are with all those affected by this man's passing,” Washington Governor Chris Gregoire said.
”It's a sobering reminder that influenza is serious, and can be fatal. I know our public health agencies are doing everything they can to track and monitor this outbreak and to protect the people of our state.” |
| Posted by:Oztralian |