Second Death from Swine Flu

Maputo — A second person has died of the H1N1 variety of influenza, better known as swine flu, in Mozambique. The assistant national director of health, Leonardo Chavane, told a press conference on Friday that the first victim was a 45 year old man who died on 4 September, and the second was a 29 year old woman who died two days later. (This contradicted a statement made by Chavane earlier in the week, which said the woman was the first victim). Currently there are 71 suspected cases of the disease in Mozambique, and 29 confirmed cases (18 women, nine men and 11 children). Most cases have been... [read full story]                    

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