Across Asia: Malaysia

H1N1 claims seven

The nation's health ministry says seven more people infected with H1N1 flu have died, bringing the toll related to the virus in the country to 51.

The ministry said yesterday that the seven patients died over the past week and all had other health problems, such as diabetes, hypertension or weak immune systems. Among those who died are two boys - one aged 4 months, the other 4 years. Malaysia has reported more than 2,250 swine flu cases since May.