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Death cases vs dead cases
Egypt confirmed Sunday 38 death cases of A/H1N1 virus, known as swine flu, since the beginning of last December, the Egyptian Health Ministry said in a statement.
Source: "Egypt confirms 38 swine flu deaths", China Daily.
Can I use "dead cases" instead of "death cases" here?
If not, what is the difference in meaning between them?
Thank you.
Source: "Egypt confirms 38 swine flu deaths", China Daily.
Can I use "dead cases" instead of "death cases" here?
If not, what is the difference in meaning between them?
Thank you.
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death cases is not a natural phrase. dead cases is incorrect English. Natural is eg Egypt confirmed Sunday 38 deaths from A/H1N1 virus eg Egypt confirmed Sunday 38 cases of death from A/H1N1 virus Clive
- death cases is not a natural phrase.
- dead cases is incorrect English.
- Natural is eg Egypt confirmed Sunday 38 deaths from A/H1N1 virus eg Egypt confirmed Sunday 38 cases of death from A/H1N1 virus Clive
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death cases is not a natural phrase.
dead cases is incorrect English.
Natural is
eg Egypt confirmed Sunday 38 deaths from A/H1N1 virus
eg Egypt confirmed Sunday 38 cases of de
dead cases is incorrect English.
Natural is
eg Egypt confirmed Sunday 38 deaths from A/H1N1 virus
eg Egypt confirmed Sunday 38 cases of de
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