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Second swine flu death in Iran

TEHRAN, Sept 2 (KUNA) -- Iran's Health Ministry announced on Wednesday a second A/H1N1 swine flu death.
The deceased was a 96-year-old who was suffering from a weak immune system due to old age.
A total of 43 new swine flu cases were reported to bring the toll up to 328 cases, the ministry's press release said.
The first swine flu death in the country was that of a woman, 36, who was suffering from a permanent disease in the respiratory system and was addicted to drugs. (end) mw.mar KUNA 021326 Sep 09NNNN