H1N1 death toll rises to 9

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:03:07

The death toll from the H1N1 infection has risen to 9. The number of confirmed cases is now 722 in Ulaanbaatar and 207 in the provinces. Altogether 17 provinces have reported cases.

D.Togtokhsuren, Governor of Uvurkhangai province, has confirmed one death there. Hospitals are treating 219 people for flu though tests have confirmed the H1N1 virus in only 25 of them. The authorities are taking all possible measures to curb the spread of the virus but the equipment in hospitals is not enough and not so good.

G.Erdenebat, Governor of Darkhan-Uul province, has said things are so far under control there, with 16 confirmed cases and no fatality. With only a few children infected, kindergartens are open.  

P. Ganhuyag, Governor of Dundgovi province, reports that there are only 10 confirmed cases there and no death. They are alert that there is no spread of the virus from the nearby international border at Zamiin-Uud.

J. Erdenebat, Governor of Selenge province, reports 18 confirmed cases and feels the ban on travel has helped curb the spread. He is worried about the loss to students because schools are closed.

Ya. Buyantur, Head of Emergency Organization in Khovd province, says laboratory testsare not possible there and samples are being sent to Ulaanbaatar. A pregnant woman died on Saturday but the cause of death is still not known.  There is a shortage of respiratory aid apparatus and the stock of oxygen is getting depleted.

K. Dualetdei, Head of Civil Representative Conference of Orkhon province, has said there are 15 confirmed cases there but they have adequate medicines and vaccines as of now.

L. Tuvshinzaya, Head of the Health Department in Gobisumber province, is worried about shortage of hospital equipment. There are 16 confirmed cases but some medical workers have been showing symptoms and replacement for them should be found quickly.

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