WJZ

Maryland has its seventh death associated with the H1N1 virus or swine flu.

The latest report involves an elderly adult from Maryland’s Washington suburbs with serious underlying medical conditions.

The age and gender will not be released to protect the privacy of the resident and the resident’s family.

“As is often the case with seasonal flu, H1N1 has unfortunately claimed another life of a Marylander with serious underlying health conditions,” said John M. Colmers, Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Secretary. “We can protect ourselves and help stop the spread of H1N1 (swine) flu and seasonal flu with proper hygiene, staying home when sick and planning now to get both the seasonal and H1N1 (swine) flu vaccines. A great place to start is to talk with your own health care provider soon.”