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Algeria reports five new swine flu fatalities

(With photos) ALGIERS, Jan 1 (KUNA) -- Five H1N1 fatalities were reported in Algeria Friday with the number of deaths reaching 47 cases while infections were at 746 cases.
The Algerian Health Ministry said in a statement that four deaths were reported in Blida province south of Algiers while one was registered in Khenchela province east of the capital.
Meanwhile, the Health Ministry revealed that the anti-swine flu vaccine campaign had began Wednesday, adding that the campaign would mainly target those highly vulnerable to the disease. (end) ft.gta KUNA 012148 Jan 10NNNN