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Two New AH1N1 Virus Cases In Romania, Toll Reaches 53

Two new cases of AH1N1 virus infection were discovered in the Romanian infectious disease monitoring network, namely two children aged eight and respectively 15, which brings the infection toll to 53 in Romania, said the Ministry of Health.

New AH1N1 Virus Patient Confirmed In Romania, Toll Reaches 10

A new case of infection with the AH1N1 virus was confirmed, Tuesday evening, by the Romanian Cantacuzino Institute, namely one person who arrived on June 8 from Toronto, Canada, according to the Romanian Ministry of Health.

Romania’s 6th Potential Swine Flu Case Is False Alarm – Health Min

The boyfriend of the Romanian woman who arrived from New York to Romania on May 29 carrying the AH1N1 virus, is not contaminated, as lab tests revealed he is suffering from a mere respiratory illness and will be released from hospital Tuesday, according to the Romanian Ministry of Health.

Another Two Cases Of Swine Flu Confirmed In Romania

Another two cases of contamination with the new flu virus AH1N1 were confirmed Wednesday evening in Bucharest, in initial testing, but the test will be redone, and the final result will be known Thursday, after which the samples will be sent to London, said health minister adviser Geza Molnar.

Romanian Returning From Italy With Common Flu Sparks False Alarm

A 21-year old Romanian man returning from Italy presented swine flu symptoms and was placed in quarantine, but the results of tests performed by the Cantacuzino Institute came back negative, according to doctor Adrian Streinu Cercel, who added there are no cases of swine flu in Romania.

Romania To Be Able To Precisely Diagnose AH1N1 Cases

Romania will receive, within 48 hours, reactives for a precise diagnosis in potential cases of infection with the AH1N1 virus, said Sunday health minister Ion Bazac, adding so far there have not been any cases of the swine flu.

Romania Ups Swine Flu Medicine Stock To 460,000 Doses

Romanian health minister Ion Bazac said Romania has the capacity to treat 460,000 people with antiviral medication, and the stock, updated Sunday, is sufficient for the current situation, since there are no suspicions of swine flu cases in Romania.

Romanian Swine Flu Suspicion Is False Alarm – Health Min Official

The situation in Arad, where a young man is suspected to have the swine flu will not be analyzed by the "Cantacuzino" Institute in Bucharest, because the person involved does not come from an area with confirmed cases of the illness, said Ministry of Health official Adrian Streinu Cercel.

Commercial Breeding Of Pigs Banned In Romanian Cities

Swine breeding in non-professional system, namely for household use, is allowed exclusively in the rural environment, and prohibited in cities, as well as on meadows and in forests, according to a draft government decision approving the strategy for the eradication of the swine pest in 2008.