H1N1 claims Hudson woman (Wisconsin)
http://www.rivertowns.net/daily/hso/c091104/
Nov 4, 2009
The H1N1 virus is being blamed for the death of Debbie Johnson Lindstrom, 48, of Hudson.
Lindstrom, a lifelong Hudson resident and former HHS basketball star, died on Tuesday at Mayo Hospital in Rochester, Minn. from complications brought on by the H1N1 virus.
According to sources, Lindstrom fell ill last week with flu symptoms and was first treated at Hudson Hospital where it was confirmed that she had H1N1. She was transferred to Regions Hospital in St. Paul was her condition deteriorated and finally was airlifted to Mayo Hospital where she died on Tuesday. It is believed that complications from the virus caused a buildup of fluid around her heart.
Lindstrom is survived by her children, Josh, Jamie and Jake and by her mother Dorothy. She was preceded in death by her father Donald Johnson. Close friend Carrie Osbeck said Lindstrom will be remembered as a loving mother, compassionate friend and valuable member of the community.
Funeral arrangements are pending with the O’Connell Family Funeral Home. Services will be held at Bethel Lutheran Highlands Church. More information about Lindstrom and the services will appear in the Nov. 12 edition of the Star-Observer.
http://www.recombinomics.com/News/11040902/Ukraine_Double.html
Commentary
Reported Cases in Ukraine Double in Two Days
Recombinomics Commentary 14:34
November 4, 2009
478,456 Influenza/ARI
24,003 Hospitalized
60 Ventilators
81 Deaths
The above numbers are from the latest update from Ukraine. The number of infected patients has almost doubled to just under ½ million, compared to the report two days ago (see map). Hospitalized patients also have spiked higher, to 24K from 15K. ICU cases are not listed, but 60 on ventilators are. However, most (37) of those on ventilators are Chernivisti Oblast, but Lviv, which has the most fatalities and cases, has none, suggesting the data is incomplete or there are significant shortages of ventilators. The number of dead has risen to 81, but media reports describe additional fatalities, include those in the Kiev Oblast.
The explosion of cases again raises concerns that the number of fatalities is significantly higher than the 81 listed. Media reports have described an equal number of pneumonia fatalities which were not considered flu related. The basis of these exclusions remains unclear. Similarly, anecdotal reports suggest the number of fatalities is markedly higher than the 81 in the table.
The rapid rise in reported infections, hospitalizations, and deaths in the past few days raise concerns that the virus is transmitting very efficiently. Spikes in cases have been reported throughout the northern hemisphere, but the spike in fatalities and the frequency in hemorrhagic cases in Ukraine have raised concerns.
Earlier media reports suggest that an update by WHO might be issued today and include preliminary analysis of samples sent to Mill Hill in London.
Daily updates on the rapidly evolving situation in Ukraine, including sequence analysis, would be useful.