Sadeq Al-Samawi (author)
TAIZ, Jan. 20 — Four people have died of the H1N1 virus - commonly known as swine flu - in Taiz governorate over the last two days, according to Dr. Abdulanaser Al-Kebab, the Health Office director of the governorate. Three of the victims were not from Taiz, but went to seek treatment in the governorate before succumbing to the disease.
All four were males and ranging from 30 to 67-years-old.
Dr. Alkebab told Yemen Times, there are currently 9 other confirmed cases of the virus in Taiz governorate.
He said the confirmed cases are being treated with care and are not currently worrying. However, he urges citizens to report any suspected cases and seek medical treatment immediately. The doctor also recommends avoiding crowded places to curb the spread of germs.
The Ministry of Health and Population reassured the public earlier this month that precautionary measures have been taken to control the spread of the disease after five people died of the virus in Sana'a at the end of December.