COVINGTON, Ky. (AP) - Health officials say there have been two
more deaths in Kentucky related to the swine flu, bringing the
state's total to 17.

Local TV reports in Louisville reported Wednesday that two Jefferson
County women, both with significant underlying health conditions,
died overnight.

Swine flu-related deaths also have been reported in Kenton,
Fayette, Caldwell, Christian, Hardin, Knox, Pulaski and Scott
counties.

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