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CAIRO, Nov 27 (KUNA) -- Egyptian health ministry reported on Friday two
fatality cases due to H1N1 virus known as the swine flu in Al-mina province
south of the capital.
The ministry said in a statement that the first case belonged to a woman,
52, who was admitted to hospital last night and was suffering from diabetes,
high fever and breathing problems.
The ministry added the woman patient was confirmed carrying the virus and
died the same night.
Meanwhile, the second fatality case belonged to a man, 55, from the same
province and was admitted to hospital three days ago, noting that he was also
suffering from high temperatures, swelling, and lung problems.
The ministry added that test for the virus was conducted on the man and he
was confirmed carrying the disease and pronounced dead last night. (end)
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