Saturday, November 14, 2009

Province Reports Two Deaths Related to H1N1

The province has its first deaths related to the H1N1 virus, they are two men-one in his early 60's and the other in his 70's.

The Department of Health says testing confirmed that both men had the H1N1 virus. Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Eilish Cleary says both men had an underlying condition that increased their risk of complications from the flu.
Health Minister Mary Schryer offered sympathies to the men's famillies for their loss.
Schryer said the deaths highlight how important the need to be vigilant and protect ourselves and others.