2 die of seasonal flu H1N1 in Myanmar

YANGON, July 25 (Xinhua) -- Two people, including one pregnant woman, have died of seasonal influenza H1N1 in Myanmar on Tuesday afternoon, an official from the Yangon General Hospital said.

The male patient is from Bago region and the address of the pregnant is still unknown.

The virus of the disease was detected only after examining the deceased, Aye Ko Ko, head of the Yangon General Hospital said.

Three patients with H1N1 symptoms have been undergoing treatment in the hospital since the weekend.

On Monday, one of 13 infected patients died.

Ten patients are from Chin state's Ma Thubi and three from Yangon region.

Health officials have advised Myanmar people to follow medical instructions against the disease, while monitoring the epidemic.