Indonesia Confirms Death of Boy From Avian Influenza, 88th Fatality

13.10.2007

Indonesia, with more fatalities from avian influenza than any other country, confirmed a 12-year-old boy died this morning from the virus, making it the country's 88th fatality.
The boy, known by his initial ``I,'' died at Persahabatan Hospital in east Jakarta, Noordin.
The boy's family lives in Tangerang, outside Jakarta, and a team from the ministry is meeting with the family and investigating the circumstances.