Barretos confirms first death by the new flu

The Municipal Health Aid Association, a 423 km from Sao Paulo, confirmed on Monday (24) to death by the first new bird in town. The victim, a man of 47 years, died on August 19.

According to the secretary, the man was overweight and a smoker, the risk factors for disease development. In addition to death, the city had more than one case of confirmed infection with influenza A (H1N1). The patient is doing well and is in isolation at home. The Health Department also investigates the city's 21 other suspected cases.

The Director of Health Surveillance in the city, Jussara Aparecida Colli, said the Health Department will not amend the special scheme set up to meet new and prevent influenza during the Feast of the Cowboy Aid Association, which must receive 800 thousand people to the Sunday (30).

Officers who are working at the party were driven by the epidemiological surveillance to avoid contact with secretions and improve hand hygiene. Two medical clinics for the care of suspected cases were mounted on the Cowboy Park. Health officials also advise the public about the disease. In addition, containers with alcohol gel were installed at various points of the site.

Fonte: G1