A/H1N1 flu continues to spread

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Source: CCTV.com | 05-11-2009 09:13

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The US has reported its third A/H1-N1 flu-related death. Canada and Costa Rica have also confirmed their first fatalities, bringing the number of countries that have reported human deaths caused by the virus to four.

Metrobus worker Gerald Irons demonstrates the cleaning and disinfecting process used to protect riders and employees from contracting the influenza A (H1N1) virus, at the Washington-area Landover Metrobus division in Hyattsville, Maryland, April 30, 2009.  REUTERS/Jason Reed/Files

The US has 2,532 confirmed cases of the A/H1-N1 flu in 44 states, as well as the three deaths.

Washington state health officials reported the state's first death associated with the flu on Saturday.

The man had an underlying heart condition and died last week from what appeared to be complications from the virus.

Editor:Zhang Pengfei