The latest victim was a 31-year-old man, who was diagnosed with HIV infection in March 2003. He has been treated with anti-viral tablets since last April.

The patient showed symptoms of high fever, cough, breathing difficulties and pneumonia on January 15. Seven days later, his samples tested positive for the A/H1N1 virus. On January 24, the patient died.

Now the Ministry is warning all persons, even in mountainous and remote areas, to come to any healthcare centre for timely treatment if they show any symptoms of flu.