Saturday, May 02, 2009

Swine Flu Hits 15 Countries- U.S. Confirmed Cases Still Rising

Swine Flu in the U.S.

21 states in the United States have confirmed cases of Swine Flu, the CDC has the breakdown as of As of May 2, 2009, 11:00 AM ET.

Arizona 4
California 24
Colorado 2
Connecticut 1
Delaware 4
Florida 2
Illinois 3
Indiana 3
Kansas 2
Kentucky* 1
Massachusetts 8
Michigan 2
Minnesota 1
Missouri 1
Nevada 1
New Jersey 7
New York 50
Ohio 1
South Carolina 13
Texas 28 1 death
Virginia 2
TOTAL (21) 160 cases 1 death


According to the World Health Organization (WHO), to which their numbers reflect totals reflected as of May 1, 2009, Swine Flu aka Influenza A(H1N1, has now been confirmed in 15 countries across the globe.

The following countries have reported laboratory confirmed cases with no deaths - Austria (1), Canada (34), China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (1), Denmark (1), France (1), Germany (4), Israel (2), Netherlands (1), New Zealand (4), Republic of Korea (1), Spain (13), Switzerland (1) and the United Kingdom (13).


Advice from the CDC:

People who are sick are urged to stay home from work or school and to avoid contact with others, except to seek medical care. This action can avoid spreading illness further.


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