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Second H1N1 death in Lyon County

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

The Lyon County Health Department has received information from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment confirming the county’s second H1N1 virus-related death. The death was a 72-year-old hospitalized male with underlying health conditions.

“We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to the family,” said Ann Mayo, Lyon County health officer. “Our thoughts are with them.”

In a press release, Mayo said that the health department recommends individuals take standard precautions to avoid getting ill:

• Wash hands with soap and water (or use a 60 to 92 percent alcohol-based hand sanitizer)

• Cover cough

• Stay home when sick

Symptoms of H1N1 influenza include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people have reported diarrhea and vomiting.

Comments

neighbor (anonymous) says...

Where was he at when passed away?

Hint, he wasn't in Lyon Co.

November 5, 2009 at 11:57 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

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