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MELBOURNE: Australia on Monday reported two more deaths related to H1N1 flu, taking the total in the worst-hit Asia-Pacific country to six.
The two victims, aged 50 and 85, both had pre-existing medical conditions before contracting the disease, officials said.
"The 50-year-old was being treated for a life-threatening cancer and was later diagnosed" with the A(H1N1) virus, said Rosemary Lester, Victoria state's deputy chief health officer.
"He died while receiving treatment in hospital. The 85-year-old man also had a range of underlying medical conditions and was being treated in hospital. These pre-existing conditions made him more susceptible to any influenza-like illnesses."
Seven people with H1N1 flu have died in Australia, but all had other conditions. The virus was later ruled out as the cause of death in one of the cases.
- AFP/so
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