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Durham Region man's death linked to swine flu
Jun 24, 2009 - 03:19 PM
DURHAM REGION -- The death of a 68-year-old man from Durham Region is one of three deaths now linked to swine flu in Ontario.
Public health officials in Toronto made the announcement Wednesday afternoon.
Officials said the Durham man tested positive for the H1N1 virus (swine flu) but also had underlying health issues and it's not clear what role it played in his death.
They say the death of a 17-year-old boy from the Ottawa area and a 52-year-old woman from Eastern Ontario are also linked to swine flu.
The total number of deaths linked to the flu now stands at seven.
Durham Region man's death linked to swine flu
Jun 24, 2009 - 03:19 PM
DURHAM REGION -- The death of a 68-year-old man from Durham Region is one of three deaths now linked to swine flu in Ontario.
Public health officials in Toronto made the announcement Wednesday afternoon.
Officials said the Durham man tested positive for the H1N1 virus (swine flu) but also had underlying health issues and it's not clear what role it played in his death.
They say the death of a 17-year-old boy from the Ottawa area and a 52-year-old woman from Eastern Ontario are also linked to swine flu.
The total number of deaths linked to the flu now stands at seven.
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