"It is important to be aware of the global health issues but more important to know what is happening locally. Stay aware. Basically, keep on with proper hygiene practices."
KUWAIT, July 10, (Agencies): A man returning from India has been confirmed to be infected with the swine flu-causing A/H1N1 virus, bringing the total number of registered cases in Kuwait to 24, the Health Ministry said on Friday.
Ministry Spokesman Dr. Yousef Al-Nisif told KUNA lab tests confirmed that the man was in stable condition and had been referred to the Contagious Diseases Hospital. The official noted that all those who contact the patient will take the necessary tests under the guidance of World Health Organization (WHO).
Al-Nisif said that 19 cases had been treated and were discharged after full recovery.
US health officials say swine flu activity is dying down a bit, but the number of cases has surpassed 37,000 and deaths hit 211. The numbers rose from 170 deaths and nearly 34,000 confirmed and suspected swine flu cases in the US reported last week.
Officials believe those cases — which sought treatment and underwent testing — are just the tip of the iceberg. They estimate more than 1 million Americans have been infected with the virus, though many probably had only mild illness.
KUWAIT, July 10, (Agencies): A man returning from India has been confirmed to be infected with the swine flu-causing A/H1N1 virus, bringing the total number of registered cases in Kuwait to 24, the Health Ministry said on Friday.
Ministry Spokesman Dr. Yousef Al-Nisif told KUNA lab tests confirmed that the man was in stable condition and had been referred to the Contagious Diseases Hospital. The official noted that all those who contact the patient will take the necessary tests under the guidance of World Health Organization (WHO).
Al-Nisif said that 19 cases had been treated and were discharged after full recovery.
US health officials say swine flu activity is dying down a bit, but the number of cases has surpassed 37,000 and deaths hit 211. The numbers rose from 170 deaths and nearly 34,000 confirmed and suspected swine flu cases in the US reported last week.
Officials believe those cases — which sought treatment and underwent testing — are just the tip of the iceberg. They estimate more than 1 million Americans have been infected with the virus, though many probably had only mild illness.
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