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A 11 year old boy died because of B11N11 on Monday. After the scientists had done   thorough a examination, they realized that this is a new and different virus strain from H11N10. It is more dangerous and easier to spread from person to person.

So far reported 10 suspected B11N11 cases have been reported since March. Three people tested positive of the virus; all three belonging to Point City. Though the number of suspected cases is on the rise, the district health department is yet to receive any vaccines. If we receive any latest news from the Health Department, we will immediately provide updates! So all patients, please be patient. 

Last year, there were, among 90 patients suspected of cases of B11N10, 21 patients found positive. The district had recorded one patient death in 2014. 

Meanwhile, the Point district administration last Sunday reviewed the situation and asked officials to create awareness. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends all residents in the area must be aware about how to prevent more people get infected. Below that are the few way help to prevent H1N11 and limit its spread:

·       .-Stay home if you're sick

·       -Wash your hands thoroughly and frequently. 

·       -Contain your coughs and sneezes. 

·       -Avoid contact with and stay always from crowd.  

·       -Reduce exposure within your household. If a member of your household has swine flu.

Dr.Yoki Chim had written to the state health department to provide vaccines to health workers treating these patients. To confirm whether the patients have contracted B11N11, the samples are sent to Point Damansara Hospital. He also mentions that once such a laboratory is set up in Point, it will help doctors treat patients much better. Once we have  more information about it we will post up immediately.