Thursday, August 13, 2009

Malaysia confirms 7 new swine flu-related deaths

KUALA LUMPUR (AP) -- Malaysia's health ministry says seven more people infected with swine flu have died, bringing the toll related to the virus in the country to 51.

The Health Ministry said in a statement Thursday that the seven patients died over the past week and all had other health problems, such as diabetes, hypertension or weak immune systems. Among those who died are two boys — one aged 4 months, the other 4 years.

Malaysia has reported more than 2,250 swine flu cases since May.

Source: www.philstar.com

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