Colombias defence minister Silva has swine flu

World

Colombias defence minister Silva has swine flu

Close

01 September,2009 11:39 am

Colombian President Alvaro Uribe is still recovering from the swine flu, and now his defense minister is showing some symptoms of the illness, officials said. A day after Uribe's illness was revealed, the presidential office said that Defense Minister Gabriel Silva has swine flu symptoms, including fever, general discomfort and cough. Although it hasn't been confirmed he has the virus, Silva is being kept isolated and treated for swine flu. Colombia has reported 621 confirmed cases of swine flu, including Uribe's. There have been 34 deaths from the illness, according to authorities.