Three Vietnamese patients have died due to infection by the H5N1 avian influenza virus, according to reports released early on Monday morning by Vietnam's Ministry of Health.
The cases occurred in the Ha Tay province, as well as in Tra Vinh and Ho Chi Minh.
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According to the Vietnam authorities, the number of new cases has increased to 63 since mid-December 2004. The report also states that from the 63 cases registered, 20 were fatal.
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