H1N1 flu deaths rise in Malaysia as govt scrambles to contain outbreak

KUALA LUMPUR : The death toll from H1N1 continues to rise in Malaysia despite the health ministry's on-going campaign to raise public awareness.

The flu has claimed more than 50 lives since the outbreak last month.

Seven more deaths were reported on Thursday. The victims include a four-month-old baby, and 92-year-old man.

Malaysia is waging an all out war against the H1N1 virus, after the number of deaths quadrupled last week.
Unfortunately, there was no respite despite the on-going campaign to raise public awareness.

Hundreds were admitted - mostly from high-risk groups namely the aged, children below five years old, and those with congenital or chronic heart or respiratory diseases.

Many schools were closed and government hospitals were swarmed with hundreds seeking treatment each day.

The Institute of Medical Research meanwhile is facing a bottleneck with thousands of swabs waiting to be tested.

As everyone knew the news, please take good care of yourself. We always hope everyone are safe and healthy. Drink more water, wash your hand before you eat and after touch anything and wear a mask if you are getting flu or cough. We should be a responsible Malaysian. Take care everyone.