15 CASES OF A/H1N1 FLU VIRUS RECORDED IN ARMENIA

Tert
Nov 16 2009
Armenia

There have been 15 cases of the A/H1N1 flu virus recorded in Armenia
thus far, said Republic of Armenia Healthcare Minister assistant
Shushan Hunyanyan to Tert.am today.

Out of the 15 reported cases, 8 had been in Nork infection control
hospital today, though two out of the 8 were discharged by the end
of the day, and two, according to the minister’s assistant, are in
stable condition.

Speaking with Tert.am, Hunyanyan noted that all precautionary measures
have been taken, and continue to be taken in stricter force, to combat
the virus. According to the information provided by Hunyanyan, daily
checks continue to take place in schools and kindergartens, and border
control, both road and at the airport, is in full effect. In addition,
negotiations to secure vaccinations are underway.