Swine flu claims 38 lives since December
Seasonal influenza A(H1N1), commonly known as Swine Flu, has so far claimed the lives of 38 people across the country since last December, and infected 318 people, according to the Health Ministry, MENA reported.
In a statement Sunday, the Ministry said the cases were tested at governmental and World Health Organization laboratories.
The statement reiterated warnings for people at particular risk, including pregnant women, those over 65, children under two, and patients of respiratory diseases, advising them to seek medical help should they detect any flu-like symptoms lasting over 48 hours.
The Doctors Syndicate led a strike last week following the deaths of four physicians, allegedly from the Swine Flu virus. However, the World Health Organization and the Health Ministry denied the claims, stating that all doctors were vaccinated against the virus.
The Health Ministry will issue a report every Saturday and Tuesday tracking H1N1 cases.
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