Summary
Dr. Mel Kohn, the public health director, says the child had a two-day history of fever before dying June 15. There have been 219 cases of swine flu confirmed in Oregon since the beginning of the outbreak, with two deaths.
Story Published: Jun 23, 2009 at 3:44 PM PST
Story Updated: Jun 23, 2009 at 9:25 PM PST
This image taken through a microscope shows a negative-stained image of the swine flu virus.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - State health officials say a young child in Marion County has died from the swine flu.
Dr. Mel Kohn, the public health director, says the child had a two-day history of fever before dying June 15. The Oregon State Public Health Laboratory confirmed the cause Tuesday.
There have been 219 cases of swine flu confirmed in Oregon since the beginning of the outbreak. The state has had two deaths.
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