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DeLauro Statement on First Death in Connecticut from H1N1

June 3, 2009

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (Conn. -3) issued the following statement on the on the announcement by the Connecticut Department of Public Health of the first state death linked to the H1N1 influenza outbreak.

"I want to express my heartfelt condolences to family and friends of the New Haven County resident whose death was linked to the H1N1 influenza outbreak – my thoughts and prayers are with you.

"This person's death is a reminder of the seriousness of the H1N1 influenza outbreak. I would continue to remind people to be vigilant of their own health and to continue to take common-sense steps to avoid health problems, such as frequently washing hands, staying home from work or school if illness is suspected, and seeking appropriate medical attention."