The number of swine flu deaths increased to 9 people

Weather of Arabia - The number of deaths from the H1N1 swine flu in the kingdom as of Sunday increased to 9, while the number of infected people increased to 292, according to Health Minister Saad Jaber,

He indicated, during press statements to the Kingdom Channel, that the recorded deaths were of people suffering from chronic diseases, and their health condition is bad, pointing to the lack of fear of the virus, and the commitment to health instructions and conditions set by the ministry.

He indicated that the health conditions of those affected are not worrying, and that swine flu is a seasonal flu.

The ministry also announced that the price of the flu vaccine has been reduced by 50%, "in cooperation with the Food and Drug General Authority."