Alberta woman who died had swine flu, health officials confirm

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Alberta woman who died had swine flu, health officials confirm

Last Updated: Friday, May 8, 2009 | 1:59 PM ET

The death of a woman in northern Alberta is the first confirmed case in Canada

associated with swine flu, Alberta health officials said Friday.

The woman had chronic pre-existing health problems. She died on April 28. Health

officials said it is not clear what role swine flu played in her death.

The cause of death at the time was linked to her existing medical condition, but

she was tested for swine flu after another family member contracted a mild form

of the illness.

Earlier reports had indicated an elderly woman had died, but Dr. Andre

Corriveau, Alberta's chief medical officer of health, said the woman was in her

30s.

He would not say what community the woman was from.