A(H1n1) Kills More in Southeast Asia

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Bangkok, Aug 6 (PL) - The total number of persons who died as a result of A(H1N1) flu in Southeast Asia rose to 105 according to reports in Thailand and Indonesia about new deaths caused by the disease.

The Thai Public Health ministry pointed out in a report that another 16 persons died of the virus in spite of preventive measures and that the population has a greater access to Tamiflu.

According to the institution the number of deaths in Thailand rose to 61 and those infected is about 9,000, a result that doubles the figure of last week.

Health authorities pointed out, however, that the disease is disappearing.

Indonesia confirmed the death of a two year old girl and a 55 year old man raising the number of deaths three times in that region since last May when the virus was detected. There are a total number of 662 infected.

In the Philippines contagion was about 3,200 and eight deaths were registered. The same numbers were reported in Singapore.

Cambodia has 21 positive cases and Vietnam confirmed one death and 995 infected.

Malaysia reported four deaths while Brunei and Laos informed on each.

States of the region grouped in the South East Asian Association of Nations (SEAN) adopted measures during a recent meeting of chancellors to increase cooperation against the virus, among other measures and investigations and preparation of a vaccine against this pathogen.