[health-vn] Man dies of cholera

[Vern Weitzel]

http://www.saigon-gpdaily.com.vn/Health/2009/5/70919/

Wednesday,May 20,2009, Posted at: 15:45(GMT+7)

Man dies of cholera

Inspectors take samples of dog meat at a restaurant in Hanoi (Photo: SGGP)
A 50-year-old man from the northern province of Ninh Binh died from cholera on 
May 12, as the disease continues to spread in the North, said the Ministry of 
Health.

In a report to the Government, as of May 18, 11 provinces have reported 534 
cases of acute diarrhea, including 53 testing positive for the virulent vibrio 
cholera virus and one fatality.

The northern province of Hoa Binh has one patient with cholera and one suspected 
case, both are receiving treatment at the province’s general hospital, said the 
deputy director of Department of Health, Le Van Hoang on May 19.

The provincial government has officially announced cases of the disease in order 
to warn residents.

In related news, inspectors from Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health on May 19 
inspected dog meat eateries in District 1 and Tan Binh District.

Two dog meat restaurants in Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street failed to present 
certificates of hygiene and origin. They were also found to have substandard 
hygiene and forced to temporarily close.

By staff writers - Translated by Hai Son