# 1554
This morning, a report from Reuters hinted at the suspected bird flu death of a 23 year-old woman in Jakarta yesterday. The Health Ministry is now confirming that fact. This makes 2 deaths announced within hours of each other, and we still have 2 more people who have tested positive and are hospitalized.
A very sad beginning to the week.
Indonesia bird flu death toll hits 100
JAKARTA (Reuters) - A 23-year-old Indonesian woman from East Jakarta has died from bird flu, taking the country's death toll to 100, according to a report from Indonesia's bird flu information centre on Monday.
The woman died on Sunday and two separate laboratory tests confirmed she contracted H5N1, the report said.
Earlier on Monday, a 9-year-old Indonesian boy who had tested positive for bird flu died, the health ministry said in a statement.
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A 31-year-old woman and 32-year-old man hospitalized at Persahabatan hospital for fever and respiratory problems also tested positive for the deadly H5N1 virus on Monday, the ministry said.
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Suyono said there are no obvious explanations for the sudden surge of cases. "We need to carry more tests and investigation first to be really sure."
