120 confirmed cases of H1N1 swine flu in King County
Health officials report that they have now identified 120 confirmed cases of H1N1 swine flu in King County. Another 10 cases have been classified as probable, Public Health – Seattle & King County reported Monday afternoon.
There have been no deaths in King County linked to the new influenza strain. Last week, however, a 30-year-old Snohomish County man with a heart condition died after contracting the H1N1 virus.
Infections continue to occur primarily among younger people but have tended to cause mild to moderate illnesses in most patients.
To date, there have been three deaths linked to the outbreak in the U.S. The two other occurred in Texas.
Category: Influenza
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