Three more die from flu, toll now 24

Published: 14/07/2009 at 12:08 PM
Online news: Health

The Public Health Ministry reported on Tuesday that three more people had died from the influenza A (H1N1) virus, bringing the total number of deaths in Thailand to 24.

It also confirmed 176 new infections, bringing the total number of infections to 4,057.

The 22nd victim was a 67-year-old woman living in Bangkok. She was min the last stage of lung cancer.

The 23rd victim was a 57-year-old woman, also living in the capital.

The latest victim was a 32-year-old woman from Samut Sakhon. She had asthma and was overweight.

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bobbybangkok

Discussion 2 : 14/07/2009 at 02:47 PM2
Asthma and overweight LOL how does that constitute an underlining health issue, how many people have asthma? and overweight in Thailand means underweight for the rest of the world, if someone is said to be overwight in thailand most likely it is because they are not a size 0. They are clutching at straws trying to re-assure people that only people with health issues will become ill and die from this virus.
Tara

Discussion 1 : 14/07/2009 at 02:33 PM1
These people had medical issues but none were in school either which seems to be the focus now. I don't known how ethical it is to discuss medical conditions of the deceased in the newspaper. I think people realize those in poor health will go first but so will the young children because their immune system may not be fully developed.

Three more die from flu, toll now 24