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Flu Deathtoll in Russia's St. Petersburg Reaches 20

© Sputnik / Alexei Danichev / Go to the mediabankA line at the reception at a district medical center in St.Petersburg during a flu epidemic period. File photo
A line at the reception at a district medical center in St.Petersburg during a flu epidemic period. File photo - Sputnik International
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Another five people died from the flu in St. Petersburg this weekend with the deathtoll reaching 20 people due to the virus in the city, according to the deputy head of the local health committee.

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ST. PETERSBURG (Sputnik) —  At least another five deaths from complications related to the flu in St. Petersburg, the second largest city in Russia, were registered over the weekend, reaching a total of 20, the deputy head of the local health committee said Monday.

"With regard to deaths, unfortunately, they do occur. As of Friday, we had data on 15 fatalities. Over the weekend at least five other people died [from the flu],"  Tatiana Zasukhina said.

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