Friday, August 14, 2009

Malaysia confirms 5 new swine flu-related deaths

Malaysia's health ministry says five more people infected with swine flu have died, raising the number of fatalities related to the virus in the country to 56.

The Health Ministry said in a statement Friday that two 2-month-old babies, a teenager and two adults died over the past week. The adults had added health problems, such as diabetes and obesity.

Malaysia has reported more than 2,250 swine flu cases since May.

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