By Mubarak Al-Hajri KUWAIT, Sept 15 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Ministry of Health announced the seventh death caused by swine flu, of a man aged 70 years old, who suffered from diabetes, high-blood pressure, deficiencies in the coronary artery, as well as other heart problems.
Ministry of Health spokesperson Qais Al-Diwairi told KUNA that the fatality was a severe medical case, with many complications and high fever. Although he was treated with antibiotics, he did not respond to them and died.
The ministry expressed regret for the man's death and offered condolences to his family.
The recovery rate from swine flu cases in the country has reached 99 percent, and the percentage of cases and deaths registered in Kuwait regarding this disease is considered among the lowest internationally.(end) mah.abd.mao KUNA 151910 Sep 09NNNN