US : Swine flu death reported in Orange County

From the Orlando Sentinel :

" 50-year-old Orange County woman has died from swine flu-related complications, county health officials reported today.

This brings to 15 the number of swine flu-related deaths reported to the Orange County Health Departments since the novel strain was identified in April 2009.

Fourteen of the reported cases were Orange County residents. One case was a visitor to Orange County.

"Even though flu numbers have substantially decreased in our community we should continue to practice good hygiene measures," said Dr. Kevin M. Sherin, director of the Orange County Health Department.

He said residents should continue to wash their hands frequently, stay home from work or school if they feel ill, and cover their mouths with a tissue or their sleeve if they are coughing."