El Salvador: Confirmed Cases H1N1- 32 dead

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Re: El Salvador: Confirmed Cases H1N1- 453; 5 dead

Re: El Salvador: Confirmed Cases H1N1- 453; 5 dead

Source: http://noticias.terra.com/articulos..._muertes_por_influenza_A_H1N1_en_El_Salvador/


Amount to 5 deaths from H1N1 influenza A in El Salvador
17/7/2009 - 04:22 (GMT)

SAN SALVADOR (Reuters) - The Ministry of Health of El Salvador said Thursday that the number of people killed by the influenza A H1N1 in the country rose to five, while it increased to 453 cases of infected people.

The ministry reported in a statement that confirmed two new victims of influenza, who joined three others who died the week anterior.El report indicated that the victims were under age 2, one in the capital and another in the central department of La Paz.

The Minister of Health, Maria Isabel Rodriguez said the Government assessed next Tuesday to raise the alert level from "yellow" to "red" before the surge of cases.

Official figures indicate that to date there are 453 confirmed cases in the country with 91 other suspected cases and 66 in surveillance.

(Reporting by Nelson Renteria; Edited by Ricardo Figueroa)

 

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Re: El Salvador: Confirmed Cases H1N1- 530; 5 dead

Re: El Salvador: Confirmed Cases H1N1- 530; 5 dead

Source: http://sdpnoticias.com/sdp/contenido/2009/07/27/454577

Closed schools to tackle flu in El Salvador
July 27, 2009 - 14:03 --

San Salvador, 27 Jul (Notimex) .- More than 1.5 million students stopped attending classes today in an attempt by the health authorities of El Salvador to tackle the epidemic of human influenza that has killed seven people in the country.

The suspension of classes for two weeks starting this Monday, which includes universities, was ordered by the Ministry of Health, as the public and private schools are the largest source of infection.

Recent data indicate that besides the deaths, 530 cases were recorded of infection, 145 cases and 28 suspects are under surveillance by persons having contact with some of those infected with influenza virus H1N109.

Authorities are investigating the death of journalist Veronica Ferrufino was on suspicion of contracting influenza when receiving medical care at a hospital in the eastern city of San Miguel.

The community, who worked in the newspaper El Diario de Hoy until last March, was admitted to hospital with pneumonia and his death has created turmoil in the newspaper guild, so the infection is found the number of deaths would rise to eight.

With the reinforcement of preventive measures announced by the Ministry of Health, the Catholic Church was released to the parishioners to take the host in the hand or mouth, and give or not to embrace peace during homilies.

In many parishes, the faithful received the Host in the hand and that it will be during the holiday honoring the patron Divine Savior of the world 1 to August 6, and the priests asked not to bring children, pregnant women and older adults to temples .

Health centers full of people who continue to consult for flu or infectious diseases. The Salvadoran authorities report that more than 1.3 million people have been consulted by means of infectious diseases at the juncture of the virus that strikes H1N109 world.

Eduardo Suarez, a representative of the Ministry of Health, confirmed that by not addressing the recommendations of the authorities, some 150 doctors and nurses have ill results.

 

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Re: El Salvador: Confirmed Cases H1N1- 530; 9 dead

Re: El Salvador: Confirmed Cases H1N1- 530; 9 dead

Source: http://www.elsalvador.com/mwedh/nota/nota_completa.asp?idCat=6364&idArt=3869302



Health reported 556 confirmed cases
Reach Nine died from influenza A
"Among the victims is a baby of three months from Ahuachapán


A child of three months, who died in San Juan de Dios Hospital in Santa Ana, and a less than ten years, who died in hospital of children Benjamin Bloom, joined the 9 deaths in El Salvador by the disease. PHOTO / edh
Enrique Carranza
Tuesday, July 28, 2009

The Ministry of Health today confirmed the death of a baby from influenza A H1N1, which formalizes the nine deaths caused by the disease.

Health reported that the infant died in three months yesterday. Saytiyal was originally from Canton, Apaneca, Ahuachapán.

The child's family took him to the National Hospital Ahuchapán, for having shown symptoms of cough and fatigue. There, convulsions and the child was referred to Hospital San Juan de Dios, Santa Ana then the left lung was damaged.

The eighth death recorded by influenza A H1 N1, is a girl of 10 years, from the municipality of El Congo, Santa Ana

According to medical records on July 19 was taken to the lower San Juan de Dios Hospital in Santa Ana, by having active bleeding, fever, and progressive deterioration mocosera.

Because of his serious health condition, she was referred to the National Children's Hospital Benjamin Bloom (HNNBB), where he stayed eight days in critical condition and died the ninth day.

According to the records of Health, since 2006, the minor was treated for upper gastrointestinal bleeding and anemia.

In both cases, the Central Health Laboratory confirmed the presence of influenza A H1N1. Is pending the audit thereof by the Audit Committee of the Ministry of Health Clinic.

Health figures recorded 556 confirmed cases, 154 suspected cases, 9 deaths and 157 confirmed that they are monitoring.


Source: http://www.laprensagrafica.com/el-salvador/social/49724-salud-confirma-octava-muerte-por-h1n1.html

Health reported its eighth death from H1N1 influenza

The new victim is a child under 10 years who was being cared for at Children's Hospital Benjamin Bloom, where he had received from Santa Ana
28 July 2009 17:23 | by Raúl Méndez

Authorities of the Ministry of Health confirmed the death of another child because of the pandemic influenza A H1N1, which joined with 8 deaths in El Salvador by the disease.
The eighth victim was a child under 10 years who was being cared for at Children's Hospital Benjamin Bloom, where he had forwarded the west of the country.

The Minister of Health issued a statement Tuesday following the death to make a new call for new people to meet the preventive measures against this deadly disease.

As part of preventive health ministry has suspended classes at the national level, to prevent the spread of H1N1 influenza, which becomes more dangerous in the massive concentrations of people.

Until Monday, the health authorities had confirmed 545 positive cases of the disease, 86 suspects, and 106 contacts under medical surveillance.

 

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Re: El Salvador: Confirmed Cases H1N1- 595; 9 dead

Re: El Salvador: Confirmed Cases H1N1- 595; 9 dead

Source: http://www.diariocolatino.com/es/20090803/nacionales/69927/

Monday, 03 August 2009 / 10:45 h
Cases of influenza A H1N1 reached nearly 600

Claudia Solorzano
Cecilia Polio
Diario Co Latino Editorial

Apparently, the numbers of cases of influenza A H1N1 continue to rise. To this day, the Ministry of Health and Welfare (MSPAS) reports nearly six hundred people infected.

According to the latest report, there are 595 positive cases, of whom 54% are female and the rest male.

Meanwhile, the population group most affected is children. At least 244 cases were in infants 10 to 19 years of age.

Second in numbers of confirmed cases do children under 9 years and finally the sector falling from 20 to 29 years.

Despite preventive measures and health surveillance in the affected groups, the influenza virus A H1N1 has surpassed barriers, since there are already cases in the fourteen departments.

According to the Ministry of Health from April 27 until August 2, the departments most affected are 319 cases in San Salvador, La Libertad 172 reports, 10 Ahuachap?n, 15 Sonsonate, Santa Ana 22, San Miguel 20.

To date, confirmed cases in 75 municipalities, which translates into 28% of Salvadoran territory, so the health authorities insist to follow the preventive measures during these holidays agostino figures to mitigate and prevent further deaths.

The National Health Service reported 9 deaths from influenza A H1N1, most were children with underlying diseases and severity of symptoms.

San Miguel creates committees preventive
Authorities in the department of San Miguel this week formed various Municipal Committees for Protection in order to prevent the influenza A H1N1, the rainy season and landslides in the fight against crime.

Departmental Governor of San Miguel, Hector Cruz, and the mayors of the department agree that the activation of the committees are due to the evils to which people are exposed.

For the creation of committees, Civil Protection staff provided advice to the mayors in the mapping of municipal and departmental risks.

Meanwhile, representatives of the Regional Health Directorate of the East presented the situation of the east in terms of the A H1N1 pandemic.

The official said that among the preventive activities sporting events, cultural and implement educational campaigns and psychological lectures, among others.

The meeting was attended by eleven of the twenty other mayors in the department and sent representatives of municipalities, such as the municipality of San Miguel, whose mayor, Wilfredo Salgado said in advance of its disinterest in participating in prevention efforts.

However, other elected officials were motivated to contribute to the work of security through prevention activities in the municipalities.

"I respect the decisions of these people, however, my party and I will accompany the policy of the Ministry of Public Security organizing committee for the prevention," said Mayor Sesori Rene Portillo.

 

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Re: El Salvador: Confirmed Cases H1N1- 595; 9 dead

Re: El Salvador: Confirmed Cases H1N1- 595; 9 dead

Source: http://www.elsalvador.com/mwedh/nota/nota_completa.asp?idCat=6364&idArt=3885754

Children with influenza A H1N1 died in Santa Ana
"One more death was reported in Parenting. Both cases are audited


Yamileth Caceres / Angela Castro
Monday, August 3, 2009
Marlon Sanchez, who was suffering from influenza A H1N1, died in the late afternoon on Sunday in San Juan de Dios Hospital in Santa Ana, confirmed the intensive Oscar Herrera.

The youngest of 11 months had a heart problem, it had also acquired a nosocomial infection. Herrera said that Marlon suffered cardiac failure and, despite medical efforts, died.

"It was bad enough, not given more time. Fulminans death was," said the specialist. The baby was from Sonsonate and entered the establishment on July 11.

Health did not include this case in the list of deceased. Yesterday, the Bulletin only nine recorded deaths from this cause, 595 confirmed cases and 118 suspected disease.

Deputy Sector Policy, Eduardo Espinoza, said he was investigating the deaths of three to four patients with respiratory problems. Those would be the case of a woman who died yesterday in Parenting, which underwent an emergency cesarean section due to respiratory failure that put at risk your baby's life, reported Eduardo Suarez Castaneda, an advisor to Health.

In Santa Ana, there were five children admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) with signs of influenza A H1N1.

One was hospitalized yesterday afternoon. Herrera reported that an infant is one year old malnourished from Ahuachap?n.

In Bloom, a girl of a year was admitted to the Intermediate Care Unit for presenting symptoms of H1N1. The child was referred to San Miguel and it is connected to a mechanical respirator, antibiotics and antiviral treatment, said the hospital's chief resident, Roberto de Jes?s.

In the Service of Infectious Diseases, 10 patients with suspected influenza. These infants have the basic diseases such as anemia, leukemia and heart problems heart and are therefore at risk.

The weekend in Bloom were treated 214 children with respiratory infections and 114 from pneumonia, of whom 23 were hospitalized.

In recent days, consultations for respiratory diseases have declined, but earnings remain high. Yesterday 52 children remained hospitalized with pneumonia, eight of them were in the ICU. Carlos Mena, Bloom's epidemiologist, said that this is the typical behavior of an epidemic, based on this expected in the third week of August, the reduction is greater. Zacamil in hospital, 114 patients admitted because of this morning yesterday.

 

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Re: El Salvador: Confirmed Cases H1N1- 595; 12 dead

Re: El Salvador: Confirmed Cases H1N1- 595; 12 dead

Source: http://www.elsalvador.com/mwedh/nota/nota_completa.asp?idCat=6364&idArt=3888483

San Salvador
Health confirms H1N1 A twelve deaths in the country
"The minister, Maria Isabel Rodriguez, who has ruled out a decrease in cases of infection with influenza

Susana Joma / R. Benitez
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
The Minister of Health, Maria Isabel Rodriguez, confirmed today that to date, twelve people have been killed by the influenza A H1N1 in the country.

Two of the new victims is a minor and a pregnant woman.

The official disclosed the information during a morning tour through the countryside of Fair Don R?a.

On site, the authorities of Health reviewed the health aspects of the field, including the provision of water and excreta.

Rodriguez denied that there is a decrease in cases of transmission of influenza in the new country, but ensures that if there is a slight reduction. Armero July, the Ministry of Health epidemiologist, said that while fewer cases have been found in San Salvador and La Libertad, there has been an increase in those affected in some municipalities of East and West.

What if you have fallen, said epidemiologist, the cases are acute respiratory infections and pneumonia.

The latest health bulletin recorded 595 confirmed cases and 118 suspected disease.

The first case of influenza A H1N1 occurred in the country during the last week of April.

Source:http://www.diariocolatino.com/es/20090804/nacionales/69960/

Tuesday, 04 August 2009 / 10:22 h
Health confirms second death from H1N1 tenth


Sonia Escobar
Claudia Solorzano
Diario Co Latino Editorial

The Minister of Health, Maria Isabel Rodriguez, confirmed the death of one tenth second child by influenza A H1N1 in the country. With him were three deaths recorded in a single day.

The child of 10 months of age died in the hospital in Sonsonate, due to respiratory complications caused by new influenza.

The smallest one died hours after being admitted to the hospital. Prior to this hospitalization, was treated with natural medicine, which worsened his condition.

According to the head of health, the killing are also two more: that of a child under two years eleven months from San Pedro Perulap?n and the third victim was a woman in a state of pregnancy, who performed a Caesarean section to save his son.

"There were serious cases, this means that we must have more control, however, there is a decrease of the disease," said Rodriguez.

The statements were discharged during a tour at the fair Don Rua, which has installed a mobile clinic FOSALUD due to the H1N1 pandemic.

 

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Re: El Salvador: Confirmed Cases H1N1- 595; 12 dead

Re: El Salvador: Confirmed Cases H1N1- 595; 12 dead

The Minister of Health, Maria Isabel Rodriguez, confirmed the death of one tenth second child by influenza A H1N1 in the country. With him were three deaths recorded in a single day.

Note: 3 of the 12 deaths in El Salvador occurred in the last 24 hours.

 

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Re: El Salvador: Confirmed Cases H1N1- 595; 12 dead

Re: El Salvador: Confirmed Cases H1N1- 595; 12 dead

Source: http://elextranewspaper.com/news.php?nid=12079

Salvadoran schools reopened after closing for influenza

Notimex

San Salvador-About two million students resumed classes in public and private schools in El Salvador, after two weeks of inactivity in the prevention of human influenza.

The health and education authorities are satisfied with the measures taken since July 27 because during that period decreased respiratory diseases and has given way to a better control of the H1N1 virus that has left 12 dead and 622 infections in country.

The official infectologists and Eduardo Suarez, the Ministry of Health, confirmed that consultations for acute respiratory problems fell from 40 to 50 percent nationally.

"There is evidence that the situation has improved," said Suarez, who reiterated the appeal to the people to continue with preventive measures to stop the virus spreading further.

Announced that as of other preventive measures will close the areas of the state hospitals for care of patients with symptoms of influenza in the last three weeks.

Deputy Health Sector of the Ministry of Health, Eduardo Espinoza, said the reduction was due to measures taken two weeks ago before religious festivals that celebrated the country's 1-6 August.

According to Espinoza, fewer pregnant women, children and elderly in rural places and other exhibition sites during the holiday period, which indicates that the health measures are followed.

Until Sunday there were also 109 cases of suspected H1N1, meanwhile, are monitoring 181 people for having had contact with sick people.

In addition, teams composed of parents, students and teachers cleaned up since last Friday to get schools to students with no major problems.

However, to sustain this reduction and further decrease the rates of influenza, the Ministry of Education announced a voucher that schools can buy soap and alcohol gel.

 

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Re: El Salvador: Confirmed Cases H1N1- 12 dead

Re: El Salvador: Confirmed Cases H1N1- 12 dead

Source: http://sdpnoticias.com/sdp/contenido/2009/08/18/470733

Suman in El Salvador more than 700 cases of human influenza
August 18, 2009 - 12:29 --

San Salvador, Aug 18 (EFE) .- The number of human cases of influenza increased to 706, while the number of dead is 12, announced today the Ministry of Health, adding that another 80 people are suspected of having contracted the virus H1N109 .

The report indicated that 131 people remain in surveillance for having contact with some patients of the virus.

Said that of 38 tests in the Central Laboratory on Monday, nine were positive, so that the figure surpassed the 700 cases since the ill three months ago.

Following the measures implemented by health authorities that included the closure of public schools, private universities, are able to reduce the number cases for two weeks, as well as consultations for influenza and other respiratory illnesses.

However, a girl of nine years old died last Monday from the disease in the capital's National Children Hospital Benjamin Bloom (HNNB) after initially diagnosed dengue.

 

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Re: El Salvador: Confirmed Cases H1N1- 12 dead

Re: El Salvador: Confirmed Cases H1N1- 12 dead

Source: http://www.laprensagrafica.com/el-s...otro-nino-con-sospechas-de-gripe-a-h1n1-.html

Death of another child with suspected influenza A (H1N1)

The lowest was from Chalatenango, with a background disease and heart disease, reported the deputy director of the Hospital de Ni?os Benjamin Bloom.
Posted by Stefany Jovel reports with Loida Martinez
Tuesday, 18 August 2009 12:06

Deputy Children's Hospital Benjamin Bloom, Guillermo Torres Lara, today confirmed the death of another child with suspected influenza A (H1N1), which occurred last Sunday.

Torres confirmed the death of a child under five years old, admitted to the intensive care unit of this hospital on August 12. A confirmed influenza as the cause of his death, this would be the thirteenth victim of the pandemic.

The lowest was from Chalatenango, with a background disease and heart disease, the doctor reported.

He further emphasized that the child was made a rapid test that was positive for seasonal influenza, but are awaiting the results of confirmation of the H1N1 type.

In that hospital are admitted to four other children with suspected stable health condition.

The Ministry of Health and Welfare reported that there were 706 cases nationwide. 80 suspected cases and 131 contacts are under surveillance.

 

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Re: El Salvador: Confirmed Cases H1N1- 15 dead

Re: El Salvador: Confirmed Cases H1N1- 15 dead

Source: http://www.elsalvador.com/mwedh/nota/nota_completa.asp?idCat=6364&idArt=3930878



Health is investigating six more deaths
"The deceased joined by the new flu in 15 countries. Another six more are in research

Yamileth Caceres
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
The Ministry of Health yesterday confirmed three new deaths from the influenza virus A H1N1. This is a man of 52 years, originally from San Vicente, a pregnant woman from Santa Ana and a baby of two months of the Congo, Santa Ana

With the new data, the figure rises to 15 dead, including three women in pregnancy. According to the report Health, Mr had a history of hypertension and lymphoma. He died at the Military Hospital on July 28. A pregnant woman of 33 years, died at the Maternity Hospital on 5 August and the baby on August 2, at the Hospital of Santa Ana

At the same time, the organization investigates six more died under the diagnosis of death on suspicion of H1N1 influenza pandemic, known as the World Health Organization (WHO) to the new flu virus.

The patients died between July 28 and August 16 and are awaiting a medical audit. One of them, the lab test it came out positive to the virus. Another patient of 10 months and from Sonsonate, have a test, but is not conclusive. The sample will be sent to the Control Center for Disease Prevention (CDC).

The rest, until Tuesday, missing the test laboratory. In addition, these students several specialists who make up a committee established for that purpose. He has the last word to confirm or rule out whether the flu virus H1N1 was the cause of his death.

In total, the July 28 to 16 this month were included 18 patients who died with suspected influenza A H1N1, of whom nine were discarded because otherwise the respiratory syncytial virus.

Mario Gamero, a member of that committee, said that the files are submitted to an analysis and determine whether the patient died from the virus or not. He commented that the clinical review, the case is classified as confirmed if they determine that the problem is directly related to a severe lung table.

Discard

"This virus kills by damage specifically to the lungs. There are small hemorrhages. If we see a total damage to the lungs died of H1N1 that child," said Gamero. In that sense, if injuries are not in that body, even if the evidence leaves confirmed H1N1, the virus is possible that the death has occurred.

Deputy Sector Policy stated that the consultations for respiratory infections continue to decline, but asked the public to be vigilant and continue with preventive measures because the virus is still circulating and can cause more deaths.

"People should not lower our guard, be alert, which is inconsistent with the reduction of the cases. We can have a second or third wave. We must remain vigilant," the official said.

Eduardo Suarez Castaneda, Health adviser, said that at this time is monitored the behavior of the disease to identify whether there is a mutation of the virus.

For now, Suarez Castaneda said that the deceased kept the same pattern: people with risk factors, pregnant women and children with the basic disease. "According to the samples being taken, the virus is still circulating. There is still a risk, we can not abide because it can trigger the disease," said the specialist.

In Central America, El Salvador has a similar number of infections and victims Guatemala. Costa Rica has recently confirmed 31 dead by the new flu.

 

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Re: El Salvador: Confirmed Cases H1N1- 17 dead

Re: El Salvador: Confirmed Cases H1N1- 17 dead

Source: http://www.lapagina.com.sv/nacionales/15979/2009/08/27/Suben-a-17-los-fallecidos-por-la-gripe-H1N1


Rise to 17 patients died from the H1N1 flu

Health is investigating 77 people who had contact with other patients suffering from influenza.
AUGUST 27, 2009 09:50 | by Raul Mendez

The Health Ministry confirmed today the death of 17 persons affected by influenza A (H1N1), while there was an increased reporting of confirmed cases.

Health officials reported the deaths of two people in recent days, which laboratory tests confirmed the presence of the H1N1 influenza virus d.

So on Wednesday, 15 deaths had been held by the pandemic, but the latest report Indian who have reached 17 victims of the deadly disease.

The cases of persons who have been infected by the H1N1 flu virus rose to 726, while suspected cases only reached 16.

Health is investigating 77 people who had contact with other patients suffering from influenza.

 

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Re: El Salvador: Confirmed Cases H1N1- 19 dead

Re: El Salvador: Confirmed Cases H1N1- 19 dead

Source: http://sdpnoticias.com/sdp/contenido/2009/09/18/493731

Stood at 19 deaths from influenza in El Salvador
September 18, 2009 - 17:38 --

San Salvador, 18 Sep (Notimex) .- El Salvador recorded two further deaths due to human influenza, which rose to 19 the number of dead and 744 on positive cases, said the Ministry of Health.

The deputy minister of industry, Violeta Menjivar, confirmed that the latest deaths correspond to a two-month baby and a pregnant teenager 16 years, who had 35 weeks of gestation.

"We are very concerned and we sympathize with the families of the deceased and recognize two new fatalities from the virus," said the official.

A pregnant woman died Aug. 13 in the East Hospital of San Miguel, some 125 kilometers from the capital, but his picture was complicated because it presents a critical picture of hypertension, pneumonia and severe respiratory infection,

The baby who died was from Apaneca and died the next day he was admitted to the hospital of St. John of God, in the western department of Santa Ana, 60 miles from this city.

Both deaths were associated with human influenza virus, then the experts of the Central Laboratory of the Ministry of Health carry out the respective tests, said Menjivar.

The balance sheet also states that authorities reported 31 suspected cases and 13 people in surveillance by the department of epidemiology at having contact with some of those infected.

 

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Re: El Salvador: Confirmed Cases H1N1- 20 dead

Re: El Salvador: Confirmed Cases H1N1- 20 dead

Source: http://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/ElFi...cId=219517&docTipo=1&orderby=docid&sortby=ASC

Figure is 20 deaths from influenza in El Salvador
Flu alert - Tuesday 6 October (12:15 hrs.)

* Health authorities announced in November or December a vaccination plan
* 763 Suman those infected and there are 44 more suspects


El Financiero en l?nea

San Salvador, October 6 .- El Salvador reported another human death from influenza, bringing the total 20 deaths, while November-December announced a vaccination plan after the WHO donation of 200 thousand doses.

Salvadoran Minister of Health, Maria Isabel Rodriguez, told reporters that the victim was a woman of 27 years of age, pregnancy status, and that your baby is safe.

The young mother with 37 weeks' gestation died in the maternity section of the Salvadoran Social Security Institute (ISSS) in this capital, after entering a very delicate state, according to Davis.

A/H1N1 virus tests were positive, noting that Rodriguez said the death toll rose to 20, while in total 763 infections are recorded and there are 44 more suspects.

The minister announced that within the 10 countries selected by the World Health Organization (WHO) to donate the first doses to immunize the population is El Salvador, so that by November of 200 thousand will be taken shots.

He explained that priority will be given to pregnant women and children under two years for being the most vulnerable and then when the country has purchased more doses will seek to immunize a million Salvadorans. (Con informaci?n de Notimex / MVC)

 

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Re: El Salvador: Confirmed Cases H1N1- 20 dead

Re: El Salvador: Confirmed Cases H1N1- 20 dead

Source: http://sdpnoticias.com/sdp/contenido/2009/10/15/4/514113

Close third school in El Salvador for suspected influenza

San Salvador, 15 Oct (Notimex) .- Salvadoran authorities confirmed today the third end of the third school in the east of the country, where dozens of students have symptoms of human influenza.

The Education Ministry said on Thursday closed the lessons in school 'Guajiquil "in the eastern province of La Union, where two schools were closed before.

The closure of the school will be for 12 days, time needed to find out if the person has contracted the H1N1 virus. Schools in El Zapote and The Hermitage in La Union, about 167 kilometers from the capital are affected.

Deputy Health Minister, Eduardo Espinoza, denied that there is a rebound of the virus or that it is a new wave of the disease that it could happen but as of November.

To date, the Ministry of Health reports 20 dead, 767 confirmed cases and 13 more suspected human influenza.

El Salvador is planning to immunize vulnerable populations from December, after the World Health Organization (WHO), chose the country with a total of 10 in the world to receive a donation of 200 thousand vaccine virus / H1N1.

 

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Re: El Salvador: Confirmed Cases H1N1- 20 dead

Re: El Salvador: Confirmed Cases H1N1- 20 dead

Source: http://sdpnoticias.com/sdp/contenido/2009/10/16/4/514334

Investigating nine possible influenza deaths in El Salvador

San Salvador, 16 Oct (Notimex) .- The Ministry of Health of El Salvador investigating the death of nine people suspected cases of human influenza following the outbreak which originated in the eastern province of La Union, on the border with Honduras, local media reported Saturday.

Quoting official sources, the media reported that another 10 Salvadorans were moved from the town of Lislique Hospital Santa Rosa de Lima, in the same region, in order to be selected for testing of H1N1 viruses.

In this week have been closed at least three schools in the region Lislique, department of La Union, on suspicion that some 80 students are affected with the disease.

The Medical Health Unit Lislique, Jesus Alvarado, confirmed the first three positive cases of members of one family, while a baby that died last home on October 6, without having been yet determined the cause of death.

According to relatives, the child was well, he suddenly felt unwell and sought her to a health center, but never reached because the way he died.

Deputy Health Minister, Eduardo Espinoza, said that another child would have died on suspicion of H1N1 in the same municipality Lislique but explained that it could also be dengue.

Evans said there are seven other deaths that may be associated with the disease under investigation, but said there is a resurgence in the country as it is envisaged that this could happen in November.

Consultations on the Health Unit Lislique jumped after the death of the first baby and authorities fear that the outbreak in the area it originated in Honduras, so they called the people of the region to step up measures prevention.

"The virus came from Honduras because there is no trade. Kids who originally developed the disease had contact with the population of the area," said Deputy Health Minister.

 

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Re: El Salvador: Confirmed Cases H1N1- 20 dead

Re: El Salvador: Confirmed Cases H1N1- 20 dead

http://www.prensa-latina.cu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=127215&Itemid=1

Stands at 22 deaths from influenza in El Salvador
Monday, October 19th, 2009

October 19, 2009, 16:45 San Salvador, Oct 19 (Prensa Latina)

A total of 22 people died and 767 were infected with influenza A (H1N1) in El Salvador since the appearance of evil here in late April, reported today the Ministry of Health.

According to the owner of this dependence, Maria Isabel Rodriguez, the most recent deaths are a baby a month and a half and a 78-year old.

The child received medical treatment, however, was a high-risk patient because he was malnourished and was the son of a teenage mother, Rodriguez said.

Meanwhile, the old man had a drinking problem and was presented to health authorities 15 days after the febrile process.

The Ministry of Health maintains closed 22 schools in the province of La Union last week after detected a new outbreak of influenza in the town of Lilisque border with Honduras, where the virus apparently entered.

lma / car

 

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Re: El Salvador: Confirmed Cases H1N1- 20 dead

Re: El Salvador: Confirmed Cases H1N1- 20 dead

Death Toll from Swine Flu Rises to 25 in El Salvador


SAN SALVADOR ? Two more people have died from swine flu, raising the death toll from the AH1N1 flu virus in El Salvador to 25, health officials said.

A total of 803 people are infected with the flu virus in the Central American country, the Health Ministry official in charge of monitoring the disease, Julio Armero, told reporters.

The two most recent deaths occurred in the central province of Cuscatlan and in the eastern province of San Miguel, Armero said.

One of the victims was a 15-year-old boy who suffered from a kidney ailment and the other victim was a 39-year-old obese man, the health official said.

The first death from the AH1N1 flu virus in El Salvador occurred on July 2, when a 9-year-old boy died after experiencing severe respiratory problems. EFE
http://www.laht.com/article.asp?ArticleId=347304&CategoryId=23558

 

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Re: El Salvador: Confirmed Cases H1N1- 25 dead

Re: El Salvador: Confirmed Cases H1N1- 25 dead

http://www.prensa-latina.cu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=140551&Itemid=1

Deaths Increase Influenza A (H1N1) in El Salvador
Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

November 24, 2009, 12:00 San Salvador, Nov. 24 (PL)

27 increased the number of deaths from Influenza A (H1N1) in El Salvador, while victims of dengue hemorrhagic fever reached 10, said the Ministry of health.

According to the aforementioned book, the flu has affected over 800 people and are investigating four recent deaths whose cause is yet to confirm.

The country is waiting for a batch of 600 thousand doses to the virus to start the vaccination campaign in the most vulnerable population.

Meanwhile, dengue hemorrhagic fever continues hitting in the nation, because each week is recorded about 300 cases for a total of over six thousand so far this year.

The pandemic affects Central and South American countries as a result of which has become one of the major health problems, with particular impact on Bolivia, Paraguay and

 

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Re: El Salvador: Confirmed Cases H1N1- 25 dead

Re: El Salvador: Confirmed Cases H1N1- 25 dead

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Amounts to 31 the number of deaths due to influenza A in El Salvador

12/12/2009 14:42 PM

EFE. San Salvador. The Ministry of Health of El Salvador confirmed a new death from influenza A in the country, which amounted to 31 fatalities and 834 those infected.

"Unfortunately tallied one more person died," said Deputy Health Minister, Violeta Menjivar, told reporters.

He stated that the victim, 48 years old and who lived in Chapeltique (138 miles east of San Salvador), and diabetic.

"That's why we insist that people who have an underlying disease are cared for," she added.

According to a bulletin of the Ministry of Health, until Dec. 5 were reported 834 cases of humans catching the H1N1 virus and five suspects.

The 50.4 percent of cases of infection are in people between 10 and 29 years, said the bulletin, noting that follows the age group under 10 years (25.8%), while the lower number is recorded among those over 60 years (2.5%).