H1N1 virus cancels Baru Carnival
CARNIVAL has been canceled in the Baru area of Chiriqui because of the spread of the AH1N1 virus which has ready killed three people.
At a meeting in Baru between members of the Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Franklin Valdés, parents, councilors and other authorities, public concern was voiced about a possible increase in the number of infections, not just from the carnival, but also for the start of classes.
Agustin Saldana, regional director of Health (MOH) said that there are now 32, but the trend reflects a decline in new infections.
However the MoH has increased disease surveillance and prevention in the border area. Governor Chiriqui Governor Agustin Mendez, said that to date 5000 children and adults have been vaccinated.