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    Source; http://www.univision.com/contentroot.../8017211.shtml

    Puerto Rico reported 19 deaths from swine flu

    August 14 2009, 04:07 pm ET

    SAN JUAN (AP) - The number of deaths from the swine flu rose to 19 Friday, seven more than those reported until Monday.

    Acting Secretary of Health, Ricardo Moscoso, said that 20 other deaths are kept as "intractable" and 19 are still under suspicion that they were caused by swine influenza virus.

    "A death-related (influenza) is unsolvable A H1N1 means that the sample never arrived at the Department of Health, for which the Department can not identify whether the death was related to the virus or not," he said in a statement.

    According to Moscoso, the number of confirmed cases of swine flu amounts to 258, while the number of infections is likely 2045.

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    Re: Puerto Rico reported 30 deaths from swine flu

    Source: http://www.univision.com/contentroot.../8017211.shtml

    Puerto Rico: 30 swine flu deaths

    August 20, 2009, 05:10 pm ET

    SAN JUAN (AP) - appointed secretary of Health, Lorenzo Gonzalez, reported Thursday that the confirmed deaths in Puerto Rico because the swine flu added 30.

    The number of confirmed cases is 302, while the 2093 probable cases added.

    "The Department of Health, in conjunction with the Department of Education has established a surveillance system in public schools. The idea is not to close schools. It is home to refer to students who have symptoms suggestive of influenza," Gonzalez said.

    He appealed to parents to not send their children to school if they have fever. "Please, take it to evaluate your pediatrician to be the child who can ascertain whether or not to go to school," he said.

    Gonzales stressed that "there is no indication to close schools."

    "The fact that reporting a sick child or school employee is no reason to close the campus. Only if the identification of a large outbreak of sick people in a school, then would assess the situation and, if necessary , then we recommend the closure, "he said.

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      Re: Puerto Rico reported 32 deaths from swine flu

      Source: http://www.notiuno.com/2009/09/puert...on-del-a-h1n1/

      Google translation:

      Puerto Rico: One of the major points of spread of A H1N1

      September 1, 2009 by Editor

      The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned that the swine fever spreads in the island while in most states and U.S. territories the level of transmission of Influenza A H1N1 has remained stable or declined,
      in its most recent report, the institution said that only two states experiencing the same situation: Alaska and Georgia.

      The center also warned that widespread influenza activity for the month of August is unusual. Until 22 August, the United States had registered 8.843 hospitalizations and 556 deaths associated with A H1N1. Most of these deaths (235) occurred in adults 25 to 49.

      The latest report issued by the Department of Health of Puerto Rico, said that until Friday had reported 352 cases confirmed, other probable 2.159, plus 32 confirmed deaths and others. Five under investigation.


      While in charge of the Biosafety Program of the Department of Health, Concepcion Quinones, defined as "nothing new under the sun" warning of activity "extended" swine fever on the island that gave the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

      The official stressed that "that we've said all along, there (are contagious), including Vieques and Culebra because we have an active surveillance to know where is the disease. That (extended activity of influenza) does not mean it is more severe, or that people are sicker or who are sicker. "

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        Re: Puerto Rico reported 33 deaths from swine flu

        Source: http://www.primerahora.com/diario/no...procina/327928

        Follow in 33 deaths from flu Procine
        Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
        Updated 23 minutes ago (04:27 p.m.)
        Sara Justice Doll / For First Time

        The health secretary, Lorenzo Gonz?lez Feliciano, reported today that total deaths from the virus AH1N1 is 33.

        The number of deaths is under investigation to see if it was AH1N1 is 6.

        Moreover, the number of infections is likely to 2.163.



        Note that for the first time the Health Department provided detailed information at the level of regions.

        We must emphasize, that municipalities with more cases of influenza A are Ponce, Bayam?n and San Juan.

        In the Bayamon region, the total of confirmed cases of influenza AH1N1 were 70, while the regions of San Juan and Ponce have 92 and 54 respectively.


        The state epidemiologist Johnny Rullan emphasized that the situation of the epidemic in the country's education system is under control.

        It is expected that next week the 50 percent of all school campuses to the Department of Health referred the cases of students affected by the flu.

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        • #5
          Re: Puerto Rico reported 34 deaths from swine flu

          Source: http://www.univision.com/contentroot.../8031775.shtml

          Increase to 34 swine flu deaths in Puerto Rico

          04 of September 2009, 03:55 PM ET

          SAN JUAN (AP) - The number of deaths due to infection of swine flu rose to 34 in Puerto Rico, said Health Secretary-designate, Lorenzo Gonzalez.

          He said that the suspicious deaths dropped to five. The number of confirmed cases is 390 and the likely total 2.205.


          While insisting on the need to maintain hygiene measures to prevent the spread of swine flu, the high leadership of the Department of Health asked to take action against dengue, as the month of September is the period of greatest transmission of this virus.

          "We urge the community to take all measures to prevent the removal of all artificial breeding capable of storing water, (that) after eight days and is a focus of dengue transmission," said Patricia Cano, Program Director Dengue agency.

          He said that, to date there had been only one death related to the virus transmitted by mosquito bite, that of a 10 year old boy who died about a month ago.

          However, for this week, Health has reported 137 suspected cases of dengue, 82 more than those registered for the same date in 2008.

          In 2009, reported 3393 suspected cases, 1.492 more than last year.

          3.939 Of these suspected cases, 791 or 25% of them were later confirmed as dengue.

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          • #6
            Re: Puerto Rico reported 36 deaths from swine flu

            Source: http://www.univision.com/contentroot.../8044672.shtml

            Puerto Rico reported another death from swine flu, reach 36

            September 22, 2009, 04:11 PM ET

            SAN JUAN (AP) - The Health Department reported on Tuesday a new death attributed to the swine flu bringing the death toll for this lethal disease to 36 in Puerto Rico.

            The Secretary of Health Concepcion Quinones said in a statement that the island has confirmed 501 cases of the virus AH1N1.

            She said he was "very pleased" because the school surveillance system for cases of influenza A H1N1 that has prevented the spread of the virus among schoolchildren.

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            • #7
              Re: Puerto Rico reported 36 deaths from swine flu

              Source: http://www.primerahora.com/diario/no..._dengue/335087

              Health announces flu fewer but more dengue fever
              Friday, October 2nd, 2009
              Updated 17 hours ago (03:07 p.m.)
              Associated Press

              Related deaths AH1N1 virus remained at 36 while 18 confirmed cases were added to those reported on Tuesday, informed the secretary of Health, Leonardo Gonzalez.

              Moreover, in the last week of September, 139 cases were reported suspected dengue, reflecting an increase of 4 cases compared to the previous week.

              The official emphasized that the flu-related hospitalizations swine continue to decline.

              * For more information on our special swine flu.

              "This shows that education has been effective and that the people have become aware of personal protection measures and hygiene to prevent infection," the official added.

              Dr. Martha Patricia Cano, director of the Dengue Prevention Program, for his part said that "with regard to cases of hemorrhagic dengue, add 1 if the previous week, which adds up to 42 confirmed cases, and only has reported one death related to this virus. "

              Cano said that most cases of hemorrhagic dengue have been reported in children and young people between the ages of 5 to 19 years, he urged people to continue monitoring and eliminating mosquito breeding sites in their communities.

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              • #8
                Re: Puerto Rico reported 37 deaths from swine flu

                Source: http://www.primerahora.com/diario/no...porcina/336772

                He recorded another death from swine flu
                Friday, October 9th, 2009
                Updated 6 hours ago (04:06 p.m.)
                Associated Press

                The number of deaths due to influenza A H1N1 increased to 37, one more than last week, while more than 15 cases were confirmed, bringing the total to 603, said Friday, the health secretary, Lorenzo Gonzalez.

                * For more information on our special swine flu.

                Moreover, dengue cases have increased during the week of 5 to 10 October to 155 cases, 94 cases more than last year for this date.

                "This indicates that we must be attentive to eliminate potential mosquito breeding sites to reduce the spread," he said in a statement Dr. Martha Patricia Cano, director of the Dengue Prevention Program in Health.

                Cano said that in terms of cases of hemorrhagic dengue have been reported 42 and so far only one death has been attributed to this virus.

                Gonzalez said, meanwhile, that the Department continues to distribute personal protective kits against swine flu products for hand washing, N-95 masks, surface disinfectants and disposable thermometers, among other items in agencies government.

                "These supplies should be used to prevent the spread of the virus and spread from person to person," stressed the official.

                Gonzalez take the opportunity to reiterate that the vaccine against influenza A virus H1N1 is safe, while ensuring it is of great benefit to high-risk population.

                "No reason to be afraid to get vaccinated but quite the opposite," he said.

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                • #9
                  Re: Puerto Rico reported 39 deaths from A/H1N1 flu

                  Source: http://www.primerahora.com/diario/no...porcina/338832

                  Two deaths were recorded over swine fever
                  Tuesday, October 20th, 2009
                  Updated 58 minutes ago (05:05 p.m.)
                  Associated Press

                  Cases of deaths from influenza AH1N1 increased to 39, reported Tuesday, the health secretary, Lorenzo Gonzalez.

                  "The latest data show that the number of confirmed cases (swine flu) is 695, meaning that 14 to 19 October there was an increase of 58 novel virus-positive cases," the Secretary to add that in this time there were two more deaths.

                  Furthermore, reported cases of hospitalization from 4 to 10 October in addition to 61, while hospitalizations for this week joined 78.

                  Gonzalez reiterated that the group reporting more contagion is four to 24, while calling to remain vigilant, "because we are entering the peak season of influenza season.

                  "The most common symptoms that are viewed in the confirmed cases are dry cough and fever, so it is important to be attentive to provide adequate treatment during the first 48 hours after the first symptoms develop," added Gonzalez.

                  On the other hand stressed that this week begins the vaccination campaign against AH1N1 for first responders and health workers.

                  Dengue cases on Dr. Martha Patricia Cano, director of the Dengue Prevention Program reported that 41 weeks, including from 12 October to 17 October, 113 cases have been reported suspects, while suspected cases since January total 4.191.

                  Source: http://www.google.com/hostednews/epa...6cCNgy9oZ6bA0w


                  Increase to 39 the number of influenza deaths in Puerto Rico

                  By Agencia EFE - 1 minute.

                  San Juan, 20 oct (EFE) .- The number of deaths attributed to influenza A in Puerto Rico increased to 39, according to data released today by Lorenzo Gonzalez, secretary of the Department of Health.

                  Gonzalez said there were two new deaths since the last report of his department, to which we must add 58 new cases confirmed, putting the figure at 695.

                  The health secretary said the most affected age group is what is in the band of between 4 and 24, after calling upon the population of the island to remain vigilant against the risk of contagion.

                  Gonzalez also reminded that this week begins the vaccination against the virus AH1N1, to be administered in a first stage to the Fire, Police and medical personnel.

                  The official said that 43 cases have been confirmed and only one death.
                  Last edited by Shiloh; October 20, 2009, 05:09 PM. Reason: added 2nd article

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                    Re: Puerto Rico reported 45 deaths from A/H1N1 flu



                    Increases to 45 deaths caused by influenza A in Puerto Rico
                    24/11/2009 - 22:11 (GMT)

                    San Juan, Nov. 24 (AP) - Deaths caused by influenza A in Puerto Rico rose to 45 after it was confirmed two new deaths attributed to H1N1 virus, informed Undersecretary of the Department of Health, Design of Quinones.

                    Quinones told a press conference that the two deceased were suffering from chronic diseases, which favored the fatal effects of influenza A, which have been recorded in Puerto Rico so far this year 955 cases.


                    Health official seized the opportunity to ask the population to be present to about 20 hospitals located throughout the island where it is supplied, during weekends, the influenza vaccine for free.

                    Quinones said that in addition to the campaign in hospitals, the next on December 7 will begin a vaccination process in the public schools of the island, which is expected to close on the 19th. EFE arm / cs / jrh

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                    • #11
                      Re: Puerto Rico reported 45 deaths from A/H1N1 flu



                      54 deaths from influenza A H1N1 in Puerto Rico
                      The Department of Health confirmed a total of 54 deaths and 1195 confirmed cases of influenza A H1N1 in the country.

                      As detailed by the Assistant Secretary of the Department of Health, Concepcion Quinones de Longo, the Chilean newspaper El Mercurio Online, on Wednesday confirmed the 4 most recent fatalities, of which 2 were women, both aged 23, and 2 men, 63 and 64.

                      In this regard, said that "one of the women suffered from morbid obesity, and one of bronchial asthma, while one man died also was diagnosed with asthma and one was hospitalized for suffering from lung failure."

                      He also confirmed that only during the week of 18 to 28 December, 74 cases were reported positive for the contagious viral disease.

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                      • #12
                        Re: Puerto Rico reported 54 deaths from A/H1N1 flu

                        Noticias de lo que pasa en Latinoamérica y del Mundo, desarrolladas minuto a minuto desde las redacciones y corresponsalías de Prensa Latina.


                        Puerto Rico recorded 60 cases of influenza A (H1N1)
                        friday, 08 of 2010 of enero

                        08 of January 2010, 16:08 San Juan, Jan 8 (Prensa Latina) The cases of the influenza virus A (H1N1) among Puerto Ricans rose to 60 in the first week of 2010, confirmed today the health secretary, Lorenzo Gonzalez.

                        This brings to 255 the total thousand confirmed in the country to date, with a toll of 54 deaths.

                        Gonzalez explained, the Department of Health of Puerto Rico maintains an intensive vaccination campaign to prevent the spread of evil.

                        "The situation has been consistent with our projections, in the sense that over a quarter of a million citizens have been vaccinated and everything went well," said the doctor.

                        The months of November and December 2009 were vaccinated about 50 thousand people, although many nationals before had reservations about the vaccine, he said.

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