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Article: WEEK IN REVIEW: SOME OF THE TOP STORIES IN THE CAPITAL REGION WEEK IN REVIEW SOME OF THE TOP STORIES IN THE CAPITAL REGION.(Perspective)
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- November 8, 2009
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First H1N1 deaths reported in Albany, Warren counties
Albany and Warren counties have reported their first deaths associated with the H1N1 influenza virus.
The Albany County Health Department announced last week that an adolescent, who was battling a long-standing medical condition, died after contracting H1N1. Warren County Health Services officials confirmed that a 40-year-old Glens Falls Hospital patient died as a result of H1N1.
"This news, while troubling, should not be cause for alarm," said Albany County Health Commissioner Dr. James Crucetti. "The H1N1 virus continues to be a predominately mild illness and this fatality does not mean ...