The Ministry of Health today reported a new swine flu fatality. The victim was a 33-year-old Saudi man. He was admitted to hospital in Riyadh region on 13/8/1430 H. (4 August 2009) but did not respond to treatment. He died on 18/8/1430 H. (9 August 2009). This brings the total victims of the disease to 9 dead, the ministry said.