Autopsy confirms death was from A H1N1
The autopsy on 32-year-old Justin Chircop, the fourth victim of A H1N1 in Malta, has confirmed that he died from the infection.
The health authorities said in a statement results showed that Mr Chircop, whose funeral was this morning, did not suffer from any illness which could have aggravated the situation. As is usually done following autopsies, more tests are being carried out.
The health authorities said that since the arrival of the first A H1N1 vaccines, 741 health professionals had been vaccinated.
People suffering from chronic illnesses and pregnant women will be vaccinated as from Saturday. People going for the jab should take with them their identity card, the yellow card or a doctor’s reference.
More information can be obtained from 2132 4086.
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D.Calleja
Jan 1st 2010, 10:09
my sincere condolences to his family in this hard time...
@ Mr Micallef
Wisq probabli qalu li kellu problemi fil-pulmun biex ma jallarmawx lin-nies....issa donna hierga l-verita.
Naqbel mieghek.... naprezzaw jekk xi hadd jista jghidilna l-verita....
Jos Vella
Jan 1st 2010, 08:07
@Carmel Saliba
Justin Saliba was not a Health Care Worker but he kept people's spirits high through the media; Justin was a Radio dj and on TV as well; we will surely miss him.
Carmel Saliba
Dec 31st 2009, 20:12
I give my condolences to his family in this hard time.
Was the 32-year-old Justin Chircop a health care worker?
Clifford Scorey
Dec 31st 2009, 19:11
Farewell to such a great man and a colleague with an extraordinary character.
Justin on behalf of all those who worked with you , I personally Thank you for making us smile in good and bad times !
We will definitely miss you and your charming smile ! Rest in peace my friend.
Condolences to all the Family and loved ones.
Miguel Micallef
Dec 31st 2009, 18:27
I offer my condolences to his family in this hard time.
An important question... from another article about this here http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20091230/local/radio-personality-succumbs-to-swine-flu
"The government said he was suffering from a condition that could aggravate lung infections. "
From this article:
"The health authorities said in a statement results showed that Mr Chircop, whose funeral was this morning, did not suffer from any illness which could have aggravated the situation."
Which is it, did he or did he not suffer from other conditions which could make this hit him harder? I guess we deserve to know. Does the government not know, or are they lying about it?