Victoria’s thunderstorm asthma claims ninth victim
A NINTH person has died of illness related to Victoria’s unprecedented thunderstorm asthma event, more than two months after it struck.
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A NINTH person has died of illness related to Victoria’s unprecedented thunderstorm asthma event, more than two months after it struck.
Victoria’s Department of Health confirmed the death this afternoon, also stating that no more people remain in hospital connected to the freak November 21 storm.
“A ninth person has died following the unprecedented thunderstorm asthma events on November 21 last year,” the Department of Health statement said.
“No further patients remain in hospital.
“The pollen season is now over in Victoria for this season and we do not expect to see thunderstorm activity triggering asthma or similar respiratory problems.
“However, asthmatics should continue to take medication as usual, to seek help as required from their GP or a health professional.”
The event seven weeks ago saw an unprecedented 8500 patients admitted to hospital in one night and 30 put in intensive care.
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