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2 more swine flu deaths reported in Kentucky

Posted on October 24, 2009 at 4:19 AM

Updated Saturday, Oct 24 at 9:35 AM

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Health officials are reporting two more swine flu deaths in Kentucky, bringing the state's total to 10.

Department of Health spokeswoman Gwenda Bond says a Knox County woman in her 80s with significant underlying health issues and a man in his 40s from the Kentucky State Reformatory in La Grange were the latest to die from the illness. She said the inmate was being treated off-site.

Health Commissioner William Hacker says Kentucky is experiencing widespread flu activity. He encouraged frequent handwashing, staying home when sick to prevent spreading the virus, and getting the flu shot.

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