Utah swine flu deaths now at 16

Published: Thursday, July 23 2009 11:54 a.m. MDT

State health officials are reporting two more swine flu-related deaths in Utah.

The updated tally announced by the Utah Department of Health on Wednesday brings the number of deaths related to the H1N1 virus to 16.

The department also says 292 people have been hospitalized because of the swine flu, including 14 reported since July 15. Most other cases have been mild.

State officials say the outbreak seems to be declining in Utah.

— Associated Press

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