Mystery flu sends dozen to hospital in central Canada

While most people are experiencing mild symptoms, the flu has caused two pregnant women to fall seriously ill, including one who lost her child, the Canadian Press cited Chief David McDougall of the St. Theresa Point First Nation as saying. It has also prompted the community to cancel some public events. The community of 3,200, located roughly 500 kilometers northeast of provincial capital Winnipeg, is only accessible by air. Tests are underway to see if the illnesses are being caused by the new A/H1N1 flu virus that has circulated in many countries. The provincial and federal governments have sent more doctors and nurses there, Kazinform cites Xinhua. See www.chinaview.cn for full version.