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Another expatriate in Kuwait dies of swine flu within 24 hrs.

KUWAIT, Oct 26 (KUNA) -- A 30-year-old expatriate has passed away after succumbing to the infectious disease, swine flu, the Health Ministry announced on Monday.
By the death of expatriate, a female, the number of fatalities of the pandemic in Kuwait reached 13.
The deceased, according to the ministry, was admitted to hospital last night (Sunday), as she had breathing problems, as well as she was diabetic and over-weight.
A 46-year-old male expatriate was the 12th fatality of the pandemic, as he was announced dead yesterday by the ministry. (end) mah.hb KUNA 261619 Oct 09NNNN