Swine flu toll in Holland hits 211
Wednesday 22 July 2009
A total of 211 people in the Netherlands have been diagnosed with swine flu, according to new figures from the public health institute RIVM.
Of them, 65 contracted the disease in the Netherlands itself.
One British soldier taking part in this week's four day Nijmegen walk has been hospitalised with possible symptoms, the Telegraaf reports on Wednesday. Over 50,000 cases of H1N1 have been registered in the UK, news agency ANP says.
A number of people taking part in the Nijmegen walk are wearing hospital masks as a precaution.
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Monday: Between 2º and 5º with light snow or sleet. Around zero at night. Similar Tuesday
hospital masks can't save you!
Besides, the regular flu is more dangerous.. give me swine flu anyday! I'll gladly take the immunities!
By Laura K. | July 23, 2009 12:15 PM