Johannesburg - The number of H1N1 flu deaths in South Africa continues to climb with the figure now standing at 59 deaths, the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) said on Friday.
Shabalala said other major factors leading to the deaths were obesity and diabetes.
The highest number of laboratory confirmed cases were recorded in Gauteng followed by the Western Cape.
As part of government's communication efforts on the pandemic, the department has established a hotline and dedicated email address, where the public can request more information or ask specific questions related to the H1N1 Influenza.