State reports 10th swine flu death - MD
Published 10/14/09
BALTIMORE (AP) — Maryland health officials have reported the 10th swine flu-related death in the state.
The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene said Tuesday that the victim was an adult in western Maryland who had serious underlying health conditions.
DHMH Secretary John Colmers urged people with serious health conditions to contact their doctors immediately if they experience a flu like illness.
Maryland is reporting geographically widespread influenza activity. Officials say swine flu is on the rise across the state.
Since June 1, DHMH has reported 217 hospitalizations due to swine flu related illness.
http://www.hometownannapolis.com/news/reg/2009/10/14-17/State-reports-10th-swine-flu-death.html
H1N1 toll hits 79 with death in B.C.(Canada)
http://www.calgarysun.com/news/canada/2009/10/14/11393661-sun.html
14th October 2009
OTTAWA — The H1N1 flu virus claimed another victim last week as federal health officials said Canadians will likely have to wait until November for vaccinations against the potentially deadly bug.