November 3, 2009 in City

Spokane woman’s death believed due to swine flu

Health officials say case is fourth linked to virus

John Stucke johnst@spokesman.com, (509) 459-5419

Swine flu is suspected of killing an otherwise healthy Spokane woman in her 50s.

Her death, announced Monday by the Spokane Regional Health District, is the fourth of a Spokane County resident connected to the aggressive virus also known as H1N1 influenza.

Two others – a woman visiting Spokane and a baby flown to Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center from Franklin County – have died in the county.

Also on Monday, the Panhandle Health District confirmed the death of a North Idaho resident who had swine flu. The Post Falls man in his 50s died within the past two weeks, …

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