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Tenth death from (A)H1N1
01/10/2009
The death of a 62 year old woman from Forth Valley who had been suffering from H1N1 has been reported.
The patient had significant underlying health conditions.
At the family's request, no further details will be released.
This woman is the tenth person, in Scotland, to die who had been suffering from H1N1.
Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon said:
"Our thoughts are with the patient's family and friends, and I'd like to send my sincere condolences to her loved ones at this very sad time.
"As we have seen in previous cases, this patient was suffering from underlying health conditions and her death should not cause alarm among the general population.
"Fortunately in the vast majority of H1N1 cases, most people have fairly mild symptoms and make a full recovery within a week. But it's important that you get the help you need as quickly as possible if you are at greater risk."