Elmore County woman dies of swine flu

Thursday, November 12, 2009

The 2009 H1N1 (swine) flu virus has contributed to the death of an Elmore County woman in her 30s who had underlying medical conditions, according to a statement from Central District Health Department (CDHD).

This is the first confirmed death associated with the H1N1 flu virus in Elmore County and for CDHD.

"Our hearts go out to the family and loved ones of this woman," says Nikki Sakata, Program Manager of the CDHD Communicable Disease Control division. "This death is a sobering reminder that influenza is serious, especially for those who have underlying medical conditions."

Laboratory tests confirmed H1N1 was among the factors that contributed to the woman's death. She died within the last week.

A total of 742 people in Idaho have lab confirmed infections from the 2009 H1N1 pandemic fu virus since September 1. Public health officials believe a far larger number of people have become infected with the H1N1 virus, but have not been tested.

The Central District Health Department covers Ada, Elmore, Boise and Valley counties.

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My prayers go out to the family and friends.

-- Posted by kimkovac on Fri, Nov 13, 2009, at 8:15 AM

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