Two persons hospitalized in Moscow on suspicion of H1N1 flu
08:40, 4 June 2009
MOSCOW. June 4. KAZINFORM. Sanitary experts working at Moscow airports have identified two passengers with symptoms of an acute respiratory disorder, who might be carriers of the H1N1 flu virus; Kazinform refers to Itar-Tass.
Both persons were taken to an infective hospital for laboratory tests, the Federal Service for Protection of Consumer Rights, which is one of Russia's sanitary watchdog organizations said at its official website.
Both passengers hold Russian passports. According to the watchdog,the results of tests should be known Thursday afternoon.
By noon Wednesday, sanitary experts working at ten Russian airports examined 5,999 passengers who arrived by flights from the Americas, Spain, and Japan.
Information from the World Health Organization suggests that cases of 'swine flu' have been registered in 66 countries and the number of patients with the confirmed diagnosis stands at 19,273.
A total of 117 people have died; Kazinform cites Itar-Tass. See www.itar-tass.com for full version.