Rosairo Turner, Panama’s Health Minister, has confirmed the first case of the H1N1 Swine Flu virus in Panama. The influenza type A virus has been detected in a 20 year old Panamanian male who was traveling in the United States, and returned to Panama some 2 weeks ago.
Upon his arrival back in Panama from the United States, the patient began to experience symptoms consistent with Swine Flu. No details were given on exactly when the patient arrived back in Panama, nor what airline or flight he was traveling on.
The patient is currently at home, in stable condition, and has been receiving on-going medical care.
Detection of the Swine Flu H1N1 virus in the unnamed male patient was made by Dr. Nelson Sossa. He is the Director of the Gorgas Commemorative Institute. He has urged Panamanians to take precautionary measures: wash your hands with soap, use alcohol based hand sanitizers, cover your mouth when you sneeze or cough and use disposable Kleenex.
If you present with flu-like symptoms do not go to school or work. If you believe you have contracted Swine Flu, visit your doctor.
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