Low impact of AH1N1 in Colombia

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Low impact of AH1N1 in Colombia

On 2009/12/30, In Conflict, By Albeiro Rodas

swine flue victim commons wikimedia The fearful AH1N1 virus of swine flue, affected Colombia in a low level this year, according to the National Institute of Health in a report to the media.

Juan G. López, director of that official institute, said to Caracol Radio that the virus affected in the country especially women and young adults. It was reported in almost all the Colombian regions.

58 percent of deaths were females, said López and 12 percent were pregnant women. The director said that it is necessary to keep preventive measures to avoid new outbreaks. The Ministry of Social Protection is applying to bring the virus vaccine to the country. In such case, pregnant women and other groups under risk will be priority.

Colombia and Latin America in 2009

244 municipalities in high risk for elections

03.08.2010 Ombudsman said that 244 municipalities of Colombia are at high risk for the coming elections. They could face constraint to the voter, disruption of the electoral contest, threats, restrictions on mobility and suffragan corruption, warns the office. The threats come from the Farc guerrillas and the new armed groups, especially in the northern coast and the southwest of Colombia. General Freddy Padilla declared to the press that the security forces will be alert in all the national territory to guarantee safety during the elections.

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