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PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Nov 12 2015 – At least two people have died and another hospitalised from the HINI influenza (Swine Flu), medical officials confirmed Thursday.
Medical Director at the San Fernando General Hospital Dr. Anand Chattergoon said while there may be other cases, the authorities are awaiting results from samples sent to the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) and that the country should not panic.
He said the two deaths were from south Trinidad and that one other person, a security officer, is hospitalised as a result.
“So we have had two who died and were confirmed HINI and the gentleman in the ICU (Intensive Care Unit) with the HINI is the only confirmed one at the present time,” Dr. Chattergoon said.
“I don’t think it is anything to be worried about at the moment because we really haven’t had many cases of HINI,” he added.
Last month, health authorities sought to re-assure the population after a woman is believed to have died from the H1N1 Influenza.
