Saudi health officials confirm another 2 swine flu deaths

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The Saudi health ministry confirmed on Saturday another two swine flu deaths - a boy student aged 12 and a girl student of 14.

The 12-year old boy had been hospitalised due to repeated epilepsy occurrences and involuntary vomiting, which had severely infected his lungs, according to a statement.

The 14-year-old girl had been suffering from weight problems.

The statement added that in coordination with the Ministry of Education the two schools where the students attended have been shut down, in order to prevent any spread of the disease.

Meanwhile, US President Barack Obama on Friday evening signed a proclamation declaring a swine flu national emergency, the White House announced on Saturday.

The proclamation enhances the ability of US medical treatment facilities to handle a surge in patients by allowing the waiver of certain standard federal requirements on a case-by-case basis.

"The foundation of our national approach to the A (H1N1) flu has been preparedness at all levels - personal, business and government - and this proclamation helps that effort by advancing our overall response capability," Obama said.

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