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Seven new swine flu deaths reported in Algeria

ALGIERS, Jan 8 (KUNA) -- Seven new swine flu deaths were reported in Algeria on Friday, bringing the total number of victims to 54.
According to a Health Ministry statement, seven people died after contracting the H1N1 virus, while 72 new infectees were also reported, bringing the total number of people who suffered from the virus since it was first discovered in the country in June of 2009 to 808.
A vaccination campaign kicked off in all districts in late December, and the government plans to immunize 20 million people against the virus by mid-2010. (end) ft.ema KUNA 081201 Jan 10NNNN