First swine flu death in Turkey

Ankara - Turkey's Health Ministry has reported the first swine flu death in the country.

The ministry says the 29-year-old patient, treated for pneumonia and who tested positive for swine flu, died after developing sudden respiratory problems Saturday. The ministry did not immediately say if the victim was a man or a woman.

The number of people being treated for swine flu in Turkey is about 960. - Sapa-AP