Two more Influenza A (H1N1-2009)-related deaths

6 August 2009

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06 Aug 2009

A 51-year-old Indian lady with Down's Syndrome and high body mass index (BMI) passed away yesterday afternoon of pneumonia, caused by Influenza A (H1N1). She went to Tan Tock Seng Hospital's Emergency Department (ED) on 5 August 09 after a three-day history of flu-like symptoms. At the ED, she had breathing difficulties and low blood pressure.

A 78-year-old Chinese male with no medical history passed away this morning. He went to Alexandra Hospital's ED on 4 August 09 with a one-day history of fever and shortness of breath. While in ICU, his condition deteriorated and he passed away this morning. The cause of death has been certified as acute myocardial infarction, with Influenza A (H1N1-2009) pneumonia as a contributing factor.

MINISTRY OF HEALTH

6 August 2009