Panama - Cases - Dead - 12

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Re: Panama - Confirmed Cases of 2009 H1N1 Flu - 457

Source: http://www.prensa-latina.cu/index.ph...98519&Itemid=1

Panama with 457 cases of the virus A (H1N1)
Tuesday, 07 July 2009

06 July 2009, 21:38 Panama, July 6 (PL) The situation of the virus A (H1N1) today show a total of 457 counted from the positive detection of the first case, to an increase of 15 with respect to previous reports (2 July).

According to reports from the Ministry of Health, 241 are males and 216 to the ladies, while 97 are between 20 and 49 years of age.

Also, 286 positives were detected in less than 15 years, while in the group of 15 to 19 years there have been 62 cases and 12 of the 50 years and older.

In seven regions, including the indigenous regions, there is still no evidence about the movement of that of influenza A virus (H1N1).

However, there is increased sampling in these areas to suspected cases of the disease or patients with influenza.

Of the 457 confirmed cases have been given the high epidemiological 402 patients (88 percent), which have been returned to their daily lives.

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Re: Panama - Confirmed Cases of 2009 H1N1 Flu - 481

Source: http://sdpnoticias.com/sdp/contenido/2009/07/09/442040

Reported 481 human cases of influenza in Panama
July 09, 2009 - 18:48 --

Panama, 9 Jul (Notimex) .- The Ministry of Health of Panama today confirmed 38 new human cases of influenza during the last week, bringing to 481 patients since the first case was detected in the country two months ago.

The recent report of the entity that is registered in Panama 252 men and 229 women affected, with a majority of children under 15 years of age.

In the country there have been no deaths and no one was hospitalized, "said the Ministry of Health in the statement.

The province of Panama, where the capital, with 334 cases, is the region of the country most affected, although the disease is concentrated only in this jurisdiction, Columbus (Caribbean, 30 patients), Chiriqu? (West Four) and Cocl? (center , a).

The Ministry of Health indicated that 412 patients have returned to their daily activities, while continuing the surveillance of patients with severe acute respiratory infections and risk factors.

The authorities reiterated the population to maintain preventive measures, particularly the frequent washing of hands.

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Re: Panama - Confirmed Cases of 2009 H1N1 Flu - 507

Source: http://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/ElFin...cid&sortby=ASC

Reported new cases of Nicaragua affected by virus A (H1N1)
Wednesday, 15 July 2009
July 14 2009, 20:54 Managua, July 14 (PL) The Nicaraguan health authorities reported today 14 people most affected by the virus A (H1N1) for Human Influenza in the last 24 hours.

According to a bulletin of the Ministry of Health (MINSA) until this Tuesday there are 380 positive cases since the disease entered the country.

However, this amount of 352 people are high and out of medical danger, and only 28 are under medical care and clarifies the text.

The disease spread to 14 departments in the country but its highest incidence is recorded in Managua with 78 percent of cases, followed by Masaya, with six per cent and Leon, with four percent.

According to the party, Minsa maintains surveillance and control at the International Airport Augusto C. Sandino, at seaports and land border checkpoints for the detection and monitoring of people entering the country with symptoms.

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Re: Panama - Confirmed Cases of 2009 H1N1 Flu - 524

Source: http://www.laverdad.com/detavance.php?CodAvance=21864

Google translation:

Health authorities reported 524 cases of influenza A in Panama

17/07/2009 09:48 AM


EFE. Panama City. The Ministry of Health of Panama (Minsa) reported today that the patients of influenza A in the country and added 527, 17 more than in the previous report last July 13.

Of the total of positive 322 (61 percent) have occurred in patients under 15 years of age, 118 (22.5 percent) in people between 20 and 49 years, and was discharged 443 patients epidemiological (84 percent).

In six health regions of the country, including the indigenous regions, there is no evidence of influenza A, and has intensified sampling of suspected cases of the disease or patients with influenza.

Minsa reiterated the importance to the population of the practice of washing hands frequently with soap and water, and cover their mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.

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Re: Panama - Cases - 524 - Dead - 1

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Confirms first death from A (H1N1)

Writing prensa.com
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LA PRENSA / Archivo

The final report of Minsa realized he had been 524 confirmed cases of influenza A (H1N1).

3:05 pm - The Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed this afternoon the first death from influenza A (H1N1) in the country.

Franklin Vergara, owner of Health, reported that it was a baby nine months old, who arrived in the capital city from Ant?n, Cocle Province, a result of a congenital malformation.

Minsa announced that it will have to investigate where the child contracted the virus. The baby had three weeks of being held in the Children's Hospital, and also showed a picture of acute malnutrition.

It was reported that the child suffered from a congenital diaphragmatic hernia, ie did not develop normally, the muscle separating the chest from the abdomen.

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Re: Panama - Cases - 524 - Dead - 1

Source: http://www.elnuevoherald.com/256/story/501755.html
Google translation:

It was first recorded death from swine flu in Panama
The Associated Press

PANAMA - A baby died nine months of swine influenza in the first death that was registered in Panama with the virus that has infected 541 people in this country, reported on Monday, the health authorities.

The minor died Sunday night at Children's Hospital due to respiratory complications, told reporters the Health Minister Franklin Vergara.

He explained that the baby arrived at the hospital from the community Ant?n, in the central province of Cocle, and present "risk factors, which led to complicate his respiratory table."

The child was placed in June for an operation for a congenital malformation, and then had no symptoms of influenza. After the surgery the baby was diagnosed with the virus of influenza A HINI.

The minister warned that the epidemic has evolved at an unprecedented pace and we must not lower our vigilance, and we are expecting a second wave of the virus this year. "

Also, authorities reported 17 new cases of swine flu in the last four days and up to 541 people infected by the virus in the country. The vast majority of cases have been discharged.

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Re: Panama - Cases - 572 - Dead - 2

Source: http://horacero.com.pa/index.php?opt...id=20:gobierno


Health reported another confirmed death from the AH1N1 Print Email

ZERO HOUR .- In Panama, until July 27 have accumulated 571 confirmed cases.

Of these, 300 are males and 271 females.

According ages 335casos (58.7%) were younger than 15 years, 73 (12.8%) cases were aged between 15 and 19 years, 142 (25.0%) between 20 and 49 years and 21 cases (3.8%) in the aged 50 years and older. With regard to the last newsletter of July 23 were confirmed 18 new cases.

Recorded in addition to the death of a second case of a patient with a positive laboratory result for influenza A H1N1.

It is a male child of 3 years of age, who presented convulsive status, hypertension and septic shock endocraneal.

According to the geographic location of the confirmed cases, the 65.8% (376 cases) correspond to Panama Metro, and the communities most affected: San Francisco, Bella Vista, Bethania, Anc?n, Juan Diaz and Tocumen Parque Lefevre.

The 17.9% (102 cases) are San Miguelito, highlighting Corregimiento Rufina Alfaro, Jose Domingo Espinar, Amelia Denis De Icaza, Las Cumbres and Belisario Porras. With a lower percentage of cases are Col?n, 31 (5.6%), Panama West, 26 (4.3%), Panama Este, 11 (2%), Chiriqu?, 8 (1.4%) and less than 1% of cases, Cocl? , Los Santos and Herrera. Three cases are foreigners.

In the rest of the health regions, including the indigenous regions, where they have failed to demonstrate the circulation of influenza A H1N1 virus, has intensified sampling of suspected cases of the disease or patients with influenza treated in the positions where the sentinel surveillance of the circulation of respiratory viruses.

Of the 571 confirmed cases have been given the high epidemiological 513 patients (89.8%), which have been returned to their daily lives.

The Ministry of Health continues active surveillance for the capture of suspected cases, especially those patients with severe acute respiratory infections and risk factors, continues to strengthen preventive measures, also has the provision of necessary medicines to deal with a second wave, which is expected to be more severe.

It reminded people the importance of frequent practice of washing hands with soap and water and cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, to persons with flu should keep rest at home and follow the signs physicians, and parents whose children with respiratory symptoms are not send them to school.

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Re: Panama - Cases - Dead - 4

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A pregnant woman, another victim of influenza A in Panama

By AFP - 1 minutes ago.

Panama, 13 ago (EFE) .- The Ministry of Health of Panama (Minsa) today reported a new death from influenza A, a woman who suffered from asthma and was pregnant.

The Panamanian Minister of Health, Franklin Vergara told reporters that the patient was treated in a hospital in the province of Herrera, 252 kilometers west of the capital, where he died on August 7 by the condition of the aggressive virus level pulmonar.

He explained that the woman, 22 years old, was admitted to the hospital with an acute lung infection and a picture of shock and respiratory failure.

Vergara said that since she was the first case of a patient with influenza A on May 8 last, there have been four deaths of people who had contracted the virus.

The minister said the recent death of a 72 year old man who was infected with influenza A, his death was accelerated by other health complications suffered by the patient.

Last Monday, the Ministry of Health reported the death of this old man in the laboratory tests for influenza virus AH1N1 had positive and suffering from Alzheimer's.

Moreover, Vergara said that the Panamanian government will acquire approximately 1.5 million doses of vaccines against influenza A, which is expected to have available between December and next January.

The number of doses that will be gained through the World Health Organization (WHO), is required for a population like that of Panama more than 3 million people, believing in the worst case scenario that 50 % of it is concerned ", according to Minister of Panama.

In Panama, to be confirmed a total of 622 patients with influenza A, of which a total of 593 have been returned to their daily lives after receiving a high epidemiological, according to data Minsa.

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Re: Panama - Cases - Dead - 4

Source: http://www.lasegunda.com/ediciononli...noticia=502691

Panamanian authorities confirms fourth human death from influenza
Thursday August 13 2009
Source: AFP
The latest victim is a pregnant woman, originally from the city of Chitre.
PANAMA CITY .- With the death of a pregnant woman and four people are killed by human influenza in Panama, where 629 were confirmed infected, reported Thursday that Health Minister Franklin Vergara.

"The lady who died in the city of Chitr? (...), is a pregnant woman (who) died with (flu) A (H1N1)," Vergara said in a press conference.

Madelaine Cede?o, who passed away on August 7, had presented a picture of asthma in adolescence and pregnancy, said Vergara.

However, the victim's family told a local radio station that the girl suffered from asthma and do not believe that there was medical malpractice by failing to respond timely to the deceased, who also could have contracted the virus in the hospital.

As of August 13 there have been 629 confirmed cases of influenza A (H1N1) in Panama. Of these, 56.7% are under 15 years, 26.5% are between 20 and 49 years, 12.4% are between 15 and 19 years, and 4.3%, more than 50 years.

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Re: Panama - Cases - Dead - 6

Source: http://sdpnoticias.com/sdp/contenido/2009/08/17/470372

Increase of influenza cases and deaths in Panama
August 17, 2009 - 19:36 --

Panama, 17 Ago (Notimex) .- The Ministry of Health in Panama today reported 18 new human cases of influenza and two deaths in the last four days to record 647 patients from the appearance of evil in May, with a total of six deaths .

The report indicated that the entity of the total patients, 325 males and 322 females, with a majority (57 percent) of children under 15 years of age.

In the last four days were also recorded two more deaths, the deaths increased to six. The two deceased were younger than 11 months and a woman of 33 years each in the capital.

Of the nine, only two provinces in Panama (Bocas del Toro and Darien) no cases, while the metropolitan area is the most affected, with 410 patients.

The agency reported that the total infected, 615 were already returned to their normal lives.

The Ministry of Health assured the public the need to maintain basic hygiene measures to prevent disease and if symptoms (high fever for three days, shortness of breath and appearance of the skin purple) go to a doctor.

The Panamanian authorities said that in the case of children, warning signs are rapid breathing, shortness of breath, lethargy, difficulty waking, little desire to play and seizures.

Source: http://horacero.com.pa/index.php/ult...hora-cero.html

Increased to 6 by the dead AH1N1, Minsalud PDF Print Email


ZERO HOUR .- In the region of the Americas, until August 14, 2009, have reported a total of 105.882 cases of influenza A H1N1 in the 35 countries of the region.

There have been a total of 1.579 deaths in 20 countries of the Region. In 63% (22) of the 35 countries, the geographical spread of the virus is widespread.


In Panama, until August 17, has accumulated 647 confirmed cases. Eighteen cases in relation to the final release. Of these, 325 are males and 322 females. According to age, 370 cases (57.2%) were younger than 15 years, 78 (12%) cases were aged between 15 and 19 years, 172 (26.6%) between 20 and 49 years and 27 cases (4.2%) for ages 50 years and older.

Confirmed two new deaths from Influenza A H1N1, for a total of six (6) Deaths associated with this new virus.

This is an under 1 year of age from 11 months Chorrillo The boy and an adult female of 33 years of age who lived in Bethany.

According to the geographic location of the confirmed cases, 64.7% (410 cases) correspond to Panama Metro, with the communities most affected: San Francisco, Bella Vista, Bethania, Ancón, Juan Diaz and Tocumen Parque Lefevre. The 17.5% (110 cases) are San Miguelito, highlighting Corregimiento Rufina Alfaro, Jose Domingo Espinar, Amelia Denis De Icaza, Las Cumbres and Belisario Porras.

With a lower percentage of cases are Colón, 37 (5.9%), Panama West, 35 (5.4%), Chiriqui, 22 (1.6%), Panama Este, 12 (1.9%) and less than 1% of cases, Coclé , Herrera, Los Santos and Veraguas. Three cases are imported.

Of the 647 confirmed cases have been given the high epidemiological 615 patients (95%), which have been returned to their daily lives.

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Re: Panama - Cases - Dead - 6

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Resume campaigns to prevent human influenza in Panama
August 22, 2009 - 11:48 --
Panama, 22 Ago (Notimex) .- The Minister of Health of Panama, Franklin Vergara, announced that starting next Monday will resume the campaign against human influenza, with an expected surge of evil, with 654 patients and six dead since last May.


The official told local media that the population has neglected prevention measures, so more efforts are needed before an expected second wave of cases H1N1/09 virus that causes human flu.


"People are not afraid, because nobody died," said Vergara, to make an appeal to the people to resume basic hygiene measures.


He noted that there is concern among health officials because eight people are now hospitalized in serious condition with symptoms of influenza.


The minister said if there is a vaccine next year against influenza, officials plan to attend first to the indigenous population, children and the elderly.


"Do not let your guard against influenza," is the motto that the Panamanian government will use to alert the public about the risk of contracting influenza if preventive measures are not taken.


Since May 8, when Panama reported the first case, there have been 654 patients with six deaths.


The disease is disseminated in more than 50 percent of Panamanian territory.

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Re: Panama - Cases - Dead - 7

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Influenza A Cases by approaching the 700 in Panama

By Agencia EFE - 10 hours ago

Panama, Aug 31 (EFE) .- The Panama Ministry of Health (MINSA) today reported that cases of patients who have become ill with influenza A in the country added 693, 33 more than in the report last Thursday.

Authorities have not announced yet more deaths from the disease at that time in Panama, where there have been a total of seven deaths since July 19 saw the first fatality, a nine-month baby died respiratory complications from influenza A.

Of all confirmed patients, 640 have been given the high epidemiological and have returned to normal daily activities.

The health authority report also notes that only in the province of Dari?n and Kuna Yala, on the border with Colombia, has not demonstrated the circulation of the H1N1 virus, the cause of influenza A.

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Re: Panama - Cases - Dead - 9

Source: http://horacero.com.pa/index.php/loc...hora-cero.html


Two new deaths from the virus AH1N1
ZERO HOUR .- The swine flu virus or flu claimed two more victims AH1N1 increasing to nine the number of deaths, the ministry of health in a statement.

The official report stated that a woman died in 24a?os Chiriqui province and an 8 years in the Ngobe Bugle affected by the disease.

COMMUNIQUE OF THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH

The Ministry of Health confirmed two new deaths from Influenza A H1N1, for a total of nine (9) new virus-associated deaths.

One in the province of Chiriqui, corresponding to a 24-year-old with a history of bronchial asthma and one in the Ngobe Bugle, an 8 months old.

Of the latter, is investigating the presence of risk factors.

In Panama, until September 3, have accumulated about 712 cases confirmed.

Of the cases, 352 were males and 359 females. According to age, 392 cases (55%) are under 15 years, 83 (12%) cases were aged between 15 and 19 years 203 (28.5%) between 20 and 49 and 33 cases (4.6%) are ages 50 and older.

According to the geographic location of the confirmed cases, 59.8% (426 cases) correspond to Panama Metro and 16% (114 cases) is in San Miguelito. With a smaller percentage of cases are Columbus with 5.7% (41 cases), Chiriqui 5.2% (37), Panama Oeste 5% (36 cases), Panama Este and Herrera, 1.8% (13 cases each), Los Santos, 1.5 % (11 cases) and less than 1% of cases, Cocle, Ngobe Bugle, Veraguas and Bocas del Toro. Three cases are imported.

In Darien and Kuna Yala has not been achieved show the circulation of influenza A H1N1 virus, has intensified the sample cases of the disease or suspected influenza patients.

Of the 712 cases confirmed, they have been given to 640 high epidemiological patients (90%), which have returned to their daily lives.

He reiterates to the people, the extreme importance of hygienic measures such as frequent washing of hands with soap and water, cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, avoid greet with handshakes and kisses and not sharing utensils eating.

Parents whose children with respiratory symptoms are not sent to school.

If any of these signs, you will have to seek medical attention:
? high fever persists for more than three days
? shortness of breath, either at rest or physical exertion
? look bluish or purple skin and lips
? bloody sputum or abnormal color
? chest pain
? drowsiness

People with flu with diabetes, asthma, emphysema, chronic diseases of the kidneys and heart, or diseases like cancer, leukemia, AIDS, and pregnant women should attend the nearest health facility for treatment and should not self-medicate.

In children, the warning signs are rapid breathing, shortness of breath, lethargy, difficulty waking, or little desire to play and no seizures. Furthermore, those receiving breastfeeding present inability to breastfeed.

The Ministry of Health continues active surveillance for the capture of suspected cases, especially patients with severe acute respiratory infections and risk factors, continues to strengthen prevention measures, also has the necessary supply of drugs to cope a second wave, which is expected to be more severe.

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Re: Panama - Cases - Dead - 9

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Translation: Spanish ? English
Suman Nine dead in Panama for human influenza
03 of Septiembre, 2009 - 19:58 --
Panama, 3 Sep (Notimex) .- A nine deaths brought the number of human influenza in Panama, after the Ministry of Health reported two new deaths from the H1N1 virus that has caused 712 infections in the country since May past.


In a statement, the Health Ministry said the two latest deaths were recorded in the western province of Chiriqui (a girl of 24 years of age) and in the region Ngob? Bugle (less than eight months old).


Since Monday, authorities reported the presence of virus in indigenous areas, causing concern due to poor sanitary conditions in which they live.


Of the 712 cases registered in Panama last May, 352 were men and 369 women. Most patients are under 15 years of age.


The authorities said that only the eastern province of Dari?n and Kuna Yala region are free of the disease.


With the growth of cases, the Health Ministry reiterated to the people the need for preventive measures, particularly basic hygiene.


The authorities began a campaign of publicity and attention in indigenous areas.

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Re: Panama - Cases - Dead - 10

Source: http://www.flutrackers.com/forum/new...ote=1&p=230368

Panama records tenth swine flu death
? 2009 The Associated Press
Sept. 7, 2009, 8:36 PM


The swine flu virus claimed the tenth victim in Panama in a woman of 59 with a history of obesity, said on Monday the Health Ministry.

The death of the woman for the influenza virus A H1N1 was reported in the province of Herrera in the center of the country, whose authorities have warned in recent days about the possibility that the disease attack with greater force.

To date in the country have confirmed 713 cases of infection, of which 690 of those infected have been given high epidemiological and have returned to everyday life, according to authorities.

Of the total registered cases, 352 are men and 361 women. The area with the highest incidence of virus corresponds to the province of Panama with 60% of cases, while the populous capital district of San Miguelito is next with 16%.

The authorities were alarmed recently by the first death in an indigenous area, although so far the rate of infection among the poor is minimal. However, there are fears that the virus could spread rapidly there.