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Influenza
Health Department Reports Pennsylvania's First Death Due to 2009 Novel Influenza A/H1N1 Virus
June 16th, 2009
The first death in Pennsylvania associated with 2009 Novel Influenza A/H1N1 was reported in Berks County. Currently, the state has 269 confirmed cases and 101 probable cases of illness due to this virus. Nationally, there are 11,054 confirmed cases of A/H1N1 and 18 related deaths. "The death of this 55-year-old woman is a sad reminder of the complications that can result from A/H1N1 virus," said Secretary of Health Everette James. "We continue to monitor this outbreak and are taking every possible step to minimize the impact of the virus on the citizens of Pennsylvania." James said planning for a potential pandemic is important not only in schools,...
Source: Virus Weekly (2009-06-16)
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