Fourth AH1N1
Death Confirmed By Costa Rica Health
Officials
Following the fourth confirmed death form
the AH1N1, Costa Rican health officials have
announced new, stricter measures to control
the spread of the killer flu virus.
The ministerio de Salud, confirming 227
infections and four deaths, is asking the
population to thoroughly wash their hands
and use a proper protocol for sneezing and
coughing.
The latest death is of a 40 year old woman
on Sunday (July 5).
Accorind to Salud officials, those with
diabetes and pneumonia, as well the
hypertense, pregnant, smokers and children
under 2 years of age, are at the highest
risk.
Salud officials are asking anyone with a
fever higher than 39 Celsius to visit their
doctor or medical centre.
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