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Another swine flu case discovered in Egypt, total at 40

CAIRO, June 22 (KUNA) -- Egyptian health authorities announced Monday the discovery of yet another infectee of the A/H1N1 virus, bringing the total cases of swine flu in the country to 40.
Health Ministry spokesman Dr. Abdulrahman Shaheen said in a press release that the infectee, a 13-year-old girl who had flown into Cairo with her family from the US two days ago, had been referred to hospital yesterday.
The girl's situation was described as "stable" and that she was undergoing treatment.
The spokesman noted that the girl's sister had been confirmed case number 35.
Moreover, two cases had fully recovered and were discharged from hospital. (end) rg.ema KUNA 221507 Jun 09NNNN