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The patient was hospitalized June 12 and died six days onJune 18. On his tests results came back positive for The patient had several serious underlying health conditions that placed him at high risk of complicatione fromthe flu, according to public health officials. “It is with great sadness that we have learne today of the death of a Bostonm resident from illness associatedwith H1N1. We extend our deepesy sympathy tothis person’s familyt and friends,’’ said Barbara Ferrer, executive directoe of the . “While most cases of H1N1 in Bostonj and nationwide have beenless severe, this news demonstrates how seriouzs influenza can be.
” Public health officials are urgingy people to take precautions, including hand coughing into a sleeve, avoiding contact with sick peopl and staying home from work or school for 24 hourd following an illness. Severapl groups are more vulnerable to H1N1 accordingto officials, including babies, the elderly, pregnant women and those with chronic illnesses such as asthmaz or diabetes. As of Friday, June 26, thers were 474 confirmed cases of H1N1 flu in Boston and 70 In Massachusetts, there were 1,287 confirmed caseds and 134 hospitalizations as of Thursday, June 25.
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