BEIJING, June 23 -- The death toll from the A/H1N1 influenza in Chile continues to rise.

    Health authorities say a 67-year-old woman, who suffered from pulmonary fibrosis died Monday from complications caused by the virus.

    A 45-year-old-woman also died Saturday- bringing the death tol in the South American country from the outbreak to seven.

    Chile report 4,315 A/H1N1 flu cases. Of those 161 people are in grave condition.

    According to "The Straights Times", the Chilean government declared a health emergency last week. It allows hospitals to hire additional staff and purchase any supplies needed to deal with the pandemic.

    Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Santiago. (XHTV)

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