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Kuwait's swine flu death toll rises to 19
by Andy Sambidge
Sunday, 01 November 2009
Two new swine flu deaths were reported by Kuwaiti health chiefs on Sunday, bringing the total number of victims in the Gulf state to 19.
In a statement, the health ministry said that the first patient was a woman in her 60s who was admitted into hospital on October 24 suffering from high fever, difficulty breathing, and bronchitis.
She had a prior brain injury and a problem with blood circulation, and due to her critical condition she was admitted to ICU and medication was administered. She passed away on Saturday, reported KUNA News Agency.
Kuwait's swine flu death toll rises to 19
by Andy Sambidge
Sunday, 01 November 2009
Two new swine flu deaths were reported by Kuwaiti health chiefs on Sunday, bringing the total number of victims in the Gulf state to 19.
In a statement, the health ministry said that the first patient was a woman in her 60s who was admitted into hospital on October 24 suffering from high fever, difficulty breathing, and bronchitis.
She had a prior brain injury and a problem with blood circulation, and due to her critical condition she was admitted to ICU and medication was administered. She passed away on Saturday, reported KUNA News Agency.