Soldier died of H1N1 flu virus, not avian flu

The Chiang Mai public health office’s deputy chief Surasing Wisarutrat said a preliminary investigation found that the army conscript had developed flu-like symptoms including fever, cough and shortness of breath, leading to respiratory failure. The laboratory results show he was infected with the 2009 H1N1 flu virus, which was prevalent five years ago.

“He did not die of avian flu, as reported in the news,” Surasing said.