Death toll from A/H1N1 flu reaches 6 on mainland

Two more deaths from A/H1-N1 fllu have been reported on the Chinese mainland. Health Minister, Chen Zhu, says the number of deaths and severe cases will inevitably rise.

Two more people died of the A/H1N1 flu in the 48 hours ending three p.m. Friday. That brings the total number of deaths to six. More information is not yet available.

So far, the mainland has reported nearly 45 thousand cases. About three quarters of people have recovered.

Health Minister Chen Zhu says China will definitely see more people dying from the flu. And an increase in patients in serious condition will also probably rise. He says vaccination is one of the most effective ways to control an A/H1N1 epidemic.