Turkey confirms two cases of H1N1 flu
Turkey's Health Ministry has confirmed the first two incidences of H1N1 flu . The dangerous strain is known to have been detected Turks who have recently returned from New York, United States.
The infected individuals have been put in quarantine and are under doctors' observation; their condition is estimated as stable, Health Ministry says in a statement.
Earlier, the virus was detected in two Americans who flew to Istanbul. After recovery they were discharged from hospital and flew abroad,
As of May 29, 2009, WHO recorded 15.5 incidences of "swine flu"; 99 people are reported to have died, with 85 being residents of Mexico and 11 - of the United States.
The infected individuals have been put in quarantine and are under doctors' observation; their condition is estimated as stable, Health Ministry says in a statement.
Earlier, the virus was detected in two Americans who flew to Istanbul. After recovery they were discharged from hospital and flew abroad,
As of May 29, 2009, WHO recorded 15.5 incidences of "swine flu"; 99 people are reported to have died, with 85 being residents of Mexico and 11 - of the United States.
