LA swine flu deaths now up to 7

[Shiloh]

Source: http://www.nola.com/newsflash/index....list=louisiana

La swine flue deaths now up to 3
8/28/2009, 7:00 p.m. CDT
The Associated Press

(AP) ? BATON ROUGE, La. - Two men have died of swine flu, bringing Louisiana's death toll this year from the virus to three, the state Department of Health and Hospitals said Friday.

Both men were adults, one from central Louisiana and one from southwest Louisiana.

The department said it won't give any other details, including possible underlying health conditions, to protect their families.

The news came the same day the state Office of Juvenile Justice said a youth prison at Bridge City had suspended visitation for two weeks because of a possible case of the new H1N1 virus.

The agency said Friday that the agency has not confirmed that the prisoner has that strain of flu, but has sent a culture for lab analysis.

As a precaution, visitation for the 126 youths was suspended until Sept. 13-or longer, if new cases of influenza are identified.

The health department's weekly update says the state has 579 lab-confirmed cases of the H1N1 flu virus. It says that, extrapolating from CDC data, the real case count in Louisiana is closer to 33,000.

State Health Officer Jimmy Guidry says good hygiene can help avoid spreading infections. That includes covering sneezes with a tissue and throwing it out, washing hands often, and avoiding close contact with sick people.

[Rwilmer]

Re: La swine flue deaths now up to 3

LA H1N1 flu death toll up to 3
Posted: Aug 29, 2009 11:14 PM EDT
Updated: Aug 29, 2009 11:14 PM EDT
KSLA News 12 Headlines More>>SPD computer upgrades cause arrest delaysLocal Hurricane Katrina evacuee celebrates anniversary18 face Hurricane Katrina fraud chargesCentenary College's Dean of Students diesLA H1N1 flu death toll up to 3SUSLA opens ?Business Incubator'CSO work 4 separate crashes on I-20Flat incomes raise doubts about economic recoveryPregnant women, new parents urged to get vaccineUK texting PSA makes its way to USABATON ROUGE, LA (KSLA) - The death toll from the H1N1 in Louisiana has now reached three.

That's according to Louisiana State Health officials. The two latest cases involve men from Central and Southern Louisiana.

The state health department's weekly update says that Louisiana has 579 lab confirmed cases of the H1N1 flu virus, but they estimate the real case count in Louisiana is closer to 33,000.

http://www.ksla.com/Global/story.asp?S=11014642

[JimO]

Re: La swine flue deaths now up to 6

Source: http://www.nola.com/newsflash/index....list=louisiana

2 more swine flu deaths bring La.'s total to 6
9/9/2009, 8:53 p.m. CDT
The Associated Press

(AP) ? BATON ROUGE, La. - Two more Louisiana residents have died as the result of swine flue, bringing the total of H1N1-related deaths in the state to six.

The state Department of Health and Hospitals announced the deaths Wednesday. DHH Secretary Alan Levine says one of the victims was a girl, 12-years-old or younger, from the greater New Orleans areaa and one was a young woman from the region that includes St. Tammany, Tangipahoa and Washington parishes.

DHH says neither victim's name was released to protect the family's privacy.

[Shiloh]

Re: LA swine flu deaths now up to 7

Source: http://www.wxvt.com/Global/story.asp?S=11118618

7th swine flu death in Louisiana

Associated Press - September 12, 2009 10:54 AM ET

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Louisiana's Department of Health and Hospitals says a northwest Louisiana man has died of swine flu - Louisiana's seventh death from the H1N1 virus.

The department confirmed his death Saturday, but did not say when he died.

It says he lived in Region 7, which runs from Caddo to Claiborne and south to Sabine and Natchitoches parishes.

Source: http://www.fox8live.com/news/local/s...X2KU4HixQ.cspx


State confirms 7th death from H1N1 virus

Last Update: 9:34 am

The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals confirms a 7th person has died from complications from the H1N1 flu virus.

DHH says the individual was an adult male and lived in the Shreveport area, but would not release any other information about him.

Because coughs and sneezes spread the virus, the department recommends covering nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, throwing out the tissue, and washing hands often.

It also recommends staying home if you get the flu and staying at least three to six feet from anyone who has it. And, if you get flulike symptoms and have other high-risk conditions such as pregnancy, diabetes or heart or lung problems, see a doctor.