Panama - Cases - Dead - 12

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Re: Panama - Cases - 524 - Dead - 1

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

Re: Panama - Cases - 572 - Dead - 2

Source: http://horacero.com.pa/index.php?op...=article&id=12145:hora-cero&catid=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.

www.minsa.gob.pa

 

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Re: Panama - Cases - Dead - 4

Re: Panama - Cases - Dead - 4

Source: http://www.google.com/hostednews/epa/article/ALeqM5hkQ7ptZJTKm2vhPkeDYPaAgujbMw


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

Re: Panama - Cases - Dead - 4

Source: http://www.lasegunda.com/ediciononline/internacional/detalle/index.asp?idnoticia=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

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/ultima-hora/82-ultima-hora/12979-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

Re: Panama - Cases - Dead - 6

Translation: Spanish ? English
http://sdpnoticias.com/sdp/contenido/2009/08/22/474128

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

Re: Panama - Cases - Dead - 7

Source: http://www.google.com/hostednews/epa/article/ALeqM5gxPxeaIeBksz29pTb3C_k2c9IhQA

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

Re: Panama - Cases - Dead - 9

Source: http://horacero.com.pa/index.php/locales/20-gobierno/13898-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

Re: Panama - Cases - Dead - 9

http://sdpnoticias.com/sdp/contenido/2009/09/03/482795

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

Re: Panama - Cases - Dead - 10

Source: http://www.flutrackers.com/forum/newreply.php?do=newreply&noquote=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.

 

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Re: Panama - Cases - Dead - 11

Re: Panama - Cases - Dead - 11

Source: http://www.elnuevoherald.com/galeria/salud/salud-ap/story/551478.html

Panama: add 11 the swine flu deaths
The Associated Press

PANAMA - A 45 year old woman from a province bordering Costa Rica became the eleventh victim because of the swine flu in Panama, officials of Health on Thursday.

The deceased, who was a patient of diabetes, lay in the Chiriqui province, reported the most recent Health Ministry report on the influenza virus A H1N1.

The authorities so far recorded a cumulative total of 768 cases, of which 710 already recovered. 54% of those who suffered the infection in children under 15 years, and most cases have occurred in Panama City and surrounding districts.

At the same time, the authorities announced the approval of an additional appropriation for the Health portfolio of four million dollars to step up campaigns to prevent and combat the virus.

"This appropriation will be used to purchase drugs and supplies chemicals, medical equipment, laboratory and health, mobilization, food and transport equipment", detailed the health ministry.
El Nuevo Herald

 

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Re: Hundreds Infected by H1N1 virus in Panama

Re: Hundreds Infected by H1N1 virus in Panama

http://www.insidecostarica.com/dailynews/2009/september/26/ca03.htm

Hundreds Infected by H1N1 virus in Panama

Panama - Panamanian Ministry of Health announced Friday 768 infected people due to swine flu A(H1N1), with an increase of seven regarding the report issued last September 21st.

According to the institution, fatalities due to that disease reached 11 after the death of a woman with a history of diabetes was reported in Chiriqui province.

From the total of cases, 374 are men, 394 women, 419 of them are children with less than 15 years old and 86 have between 15 and 19 years old.

Most of the infected people are located in the metropolitan area of the capital with presence of the virus in Chiriqui, Colon, Herrera, Los Santos, Veraguas, Cocle, Bocas del Toro provinces and Ngobe bugle region. In Darien and Kuna Yala region, an evidence of the virus circulation has not been possible, although the sampling of the suspicious disease cases or of cases of patients with flu has been intensified.

From 768 confirmed cases until now, 710 patients, who have gone back to their normal lives, have been given epidemiological discharge.

 

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Re: Panama - Cases - Dead - 11

Re: Panama - Cases - Dead - 11

Source: http://www.telemetro.com/noticias/2009/09/29/nota40470.html

Tuesday September 29, 2009

H1N1 deaths in Panama increases remain
By: Kathyria Caicedo

Maintain number of deaths from H1N1 in Panama
Influenza A H1N1 has ten deaths in Panama
Gradually cases of influenza A H1N1 has been increasing until the last record of the health authorities there is an aggregate of 774 confirmed cases, of which 11 have suffered fatal.

These cases are divided as: 378 were males and 396 females.

The tables of influenza A H1N1 accumulated a total of 710 patients have been discharged epidemiol?gica.

 

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Re: Panama - Cases - Dead - 11

Re: Panama - Cases - Dead - 11

Source: http://www.telemetro.com/noticias/2009/10/02/nota40627.html

Friday, 02 octubre of 2009

Panama recorded 776 cases of influenza A (H1N1)
Por: Denise Lara

A Health Ministry report revealed that as of 1 October in Panama has been 776 confirmed cases of influenza A (H1N1), of which eleven have resulted in deaths, the other has been discharged from epidemiological, so that have resumed their daily activities.

Of the total cases, 379 were reported in men and 397 women. 54% of the cases have occurred in children under 15 years.

According to its geographical location, has been reported in:
Panama Metro, 439
San Miguelito, 116
Chiriqui, 53
Columbus, 44
West Panama, 37
Herrera, 16
East Panama, 15
Los Santos, 14
Ngabe Bugle Comarca, 15
Veraguas, 12
Cocle, 8
Bocas del Toro, 4
And the rest of the cases (3) are imported.

For now, authorities have failed to confirm the presence of H1N1 virus in the province of Darien or the Kuna Yala.

The Health Ministry reiterated to maintain and strengthen the public health measures to prevent the spread of the virus. Among these:
- Frequent hand washing with soap and water.
- Cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing.
- Avoid the greetings with kisses and handshakes.
- Never send to school their children if they develop respiratory symptoms.

To present any of these symptoms are advised to seek medical attention:
- High fever that persists for more than three days.
- Appearance bluish or purple skin and lips.
- Bloody sputum or abnormal color.
- Chest pain.
- Sleepiness.

 

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Re: Panama - Cases - Dead - 11

Re: Panama - Cases - Dead - 11

http://www.prensa-latina.cu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=150051&Itemid=1

Panama with 809 cases of influenza A (H1N1)
Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

December 29, 2009, 20:09 Panama, Dec 29 (Prensa Latina) Panamanian health officials said today that the number of positive influenza A (H1N1) in the country reached an aggregate of 809 at Monday's close, with 11 fatalities due to illness.

According to the Ministry of Health, the largest number of infections in children under age 15, followed by the group between 20 and 49 years old.

By geography, the capital and San Miguelito district are most affected.

The experts reiterated the call for people with high fever for more than three days, shortness of breath, chest pain and drowsiness to go to health centers for medical care.

This week provides for the delivery of the first 150 thousand doses of vaccine against this type of influenza, with a view to commencing implementation of risk groups.

The campaign will run between the portfolio of Health and Social Security, giving priority to pregnant women, children, older adults and medical personnel.

Similarly, in a second phase will provide 1.7 million doses, aimed at children under five and adults over 60 years, among other groups.

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Re: Panama - Cases - Dead - 11

Re: Panama - Cases - Dead - 11

H1N1: Deaths are maintained and cases are increasing in Panama

By: Kathyria Caicedo
H1N1 cases continue to increase in Panama

Cases of influenza A H1N1 have continued. According to latest report by the Ministry of Health maintains a cumulative of 809 pictures confirmed.

As for the location and affected population have no alternatives. San Miguelito and Panama maintain the highest rates of cases, while those under 15 years are most affected.

The deaths have not changed and remain at eleven. This figure has been since September.

The collection of cases remains active to maintain surveillance of the behavior of the virus in Panama. If you have symptoms of severe acute respiratory infections do not hesitate to seek medical

 

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Re: Panama - Cases - Dead - 12

http://www.prensa-latina.cu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=162931&Itemid=1

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According to the Panamanian epidemiological system until January 30 there have been 813 positive A (H1N1) in the country, with 12 deaths due to disease