Posted at: 11/04/2009 12:46 PM

4 More Flu Deaths in Minnesota, 3 Confirmed H1N1 Flu

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota health officials are reporting three more deaths from H1N1 flu and another death from a flu-like illness.

The state Health Department didn't immediately release details on the cases on Wednesday.

Health officials say 15 people have died from H1N1 flu and one from an unspecified flu-like illness since the H1N1 virus was first identified in Minnesota.

The Health Department's weekly statistics show H1N1 waning slightly last week.

Officials say 137 Minnesota schools reported outbreaks of influenza-like illness, less than half the 288 schools reporting outbreaks the week before. Two skilled nursing facilities also reported outbreaks. Visits to outpatient clinics for influenza-like illness were down.