Taiwan: 2 lives claimed by H1N1 in February

[tetano]

TAIPEI, Taiwan -- The H1N1 flu strain claimed two lives this month, as the number of diagnosed influenza cases surged due to increased travel over Chinese New Year, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC, 疾病管制局) said yesterday.

During the recent flu season, 365 cases of influenza were reported, resulting in 29 deaths, according to the CDC, which has attributed 26 of the deaths to the H3N2 virus strain and three deaths to H1N1.

The first victim to be claimed by H1N1 earlier this month, a 48-year-old man, had reported flu-like symptoms of fever, soreness and pain on Jan. 19, but did not seek medical attention until Jan. 24. The man died on Feb. 5 despite the efforts of doctors.

The second victim, a 38-year-old woman, became feverish and felt discomfort on Feb. 14, but did not receive medical attention until Feb. 18 when she was rushed to the ER. She was resuscitated but died on Feb. 21.

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[Shiloh]

Re: Taiwan: 2 lives claimed by H1N1 in February

Source: http://focustaiwan.tw/ShowNews/WebNews_Detail.aspx?Type=aSPT&ID=201303050032

Two new local flu deaths: CDC
2013/03/05 20:26:47

Taipei, March 5 (CNA) Two people died from the H1N1 strain of the influenza A virus last week, bringing to 12 the number of confirmed flu cases with complications during the 7-day period in Taiwan, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said Tuesday.

One of the fatalities was a male aged 60 living in northern Taiwan, while the other, also male, was 59 and living in eastern Taiwan. Both suffered from chronic disease and neither had been vaccinated against flu...