551 A H1N1 cases observed in Turkey

According to the Turkish Ilhas, 7 swine flu cases have been observed in the region of Diarbekir, 6 of them being schoolchildren. Classes have been stopped for 5 days in their schools.

The authorities do their best to prevent the spread of the flu in the region. “Washing hands with soap and water is one of the essential ways to overcome the illness,” the hand-book on influenza prevention says.

According to Turkey’s health ministry, 551 A H1N1 cases have been observed in the country. Only 41 cases have been observed in the capital Ankara during the recent 5 days.