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A/H1N1 flu toll reaches 6 on mainland
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2009-10-31 11:03

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Two more people on the Chinese mainland died of A/H1N1 influenza in the 48 hours ending at 3 p.m. Friday, bringing the total to six, said the Ministry of Health in a statement on its website Friday night.

The ministry was not immediately available for more information on the two death cases.

According to the ministry, the mainland reported 2,972 confirmed cases of the A/H1N1 influenza in the 48 hours, bringing the total number to 44,981.

So far, 33,184 patients have recovered, and 29 of 82 patients in serious condition have been cured, the ministry said.