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Thursday, April 30, 2009

World Health Organization Swine Flu Update #5

[Update- 5/1/09]Confirmed cases in 19 states in U.S. and 11 countries.

The CDC has new figures up and the confirmed cases fro the U.S are up to 109.

Arizona 1
California 14
Indiana 1
Kansas 2
Massachusetts 2
Michigan 1
Nevada 1
New York 50
Ohio 1
South Carolina 10
Texas 26 1 death
TOTAL COUNTS 109 cases



From WHO:

29 April 2009 -- The situation continues to evolve rapidly. As of 18:00 GMT, 29 April 2009, nine countries have officially reported 148 cases of swine influenza A/H1N1 infection. The United States Government has reported 91 laboratory confirmed human cases, with one death. Mexico has reported 26 confirmed human cases of infection including seven deaths.

The following countries have reported laboratory confirmed cases with no deaths - Austria (1), Canada (13), Germany (3), Israel (2), New Zealand (3), Spain (4) and the United Kingdom (5).

Further information on the situation will be available on the WHO website on a regular basis.

WHO advises no restriction of regular travel or closure of borders. It is considered prudent for people who are ill to delay international travel and for people developing symptoms following international travel to seek medical attention, in line with guidance from national authorities.

There is also no risk of infection from this virus from consumption of well-cooked pork and pork products. Individuals are advised to wash hands thoroughly with soap and water on a regular basis and should seek medical attention if they develop any symptoms of influenza-like illness.


Previously, most recent on top:

U.S. Human Cases Of Swine Flu Infection- 91

U.S. Cases of Confirmed Swine Flu At 64

Number of Swine Flu Confirmed Cases Continues to Rise.

Swine Flu Update


"Swine Flu: U.S. Declares Public Emergency"

"Swine Flu: Pandemic Potential"

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