Canada reports first swine flu death

A woman has died of swine flu in Canada, health officials said today.

Alberta’s chief medical officer said the woman, from northern Alberta, was in her 30s and had not travelled recently.

He said she also had other medical conditions.

Dr Andre Corriveau made the announcement at a news conference today.

It is the first death from swine flu in Canada.

Mexico has confirmed 45 deaths and there have been two deaths in the United States.