Turkey reports swine flu deaths; Greece announces new cases

30/10/2009

ANKARA, Turkey -- The Health Ministry announced on Thursday (October 29th) that two more people have died of swine flu, bring the total number to three. Both the latest victims were women in their 30's, one in Diyarbakir, the other in Konya. The first victim, who died a week ago, was a hospital worker.

In northern Greece meanwhile, authorities announced on Thursday ten new cases of the H1N1 virus among students. Seven are in Yanitsa, and the rest are in Thessaloniki and Kilkis. All seem to be recovering at home. (AP, Hurriyet, Focus - 29/10/09)

This content was commissioned for SETimes.com.

Vote

We welcome your comments on SETimes's articles.

It is our hope that you will use this forum to interact with other readers across Southeast Europe. In order to keep this experience interesting, we ask you to follow the rules outlined in the comments policy. By submitting comments, you are consenting to these rules. While SETimes.com encourages discussion on all subjects, including sensitive ones, the comments posted are solely the views of those submitting them. SETimes.com does not necessarily endorse or agree with the ideas, views, or opinions voiced in these comments. SETimes.com welcomes constructive discussion but discourages the use of copy-pasted materials, unaccompanied links and one-line slogans. This is a moderated forum. Comments deemed abusive, offensive, or those containing profanity may not be published.