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.
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Posted by neighbor (anonymous) on November 5, 2009 at 11:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Where was he at when passed away?
Hint, he wasn't in Lyon Co.
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