The flu is no longer swine flu, it is now referred to as Influenza A(H1N1).
CNN: Confirmed swine flu cases leap
- WHO reports 257 lab-confirmed cases, up from 148WHO
- 109 cases reported in 11 U.S. states, CDC reports
30 April 2009 -- From today, WHO will refer to the new influenza virus as influenza A(H1N1).
30 April 2009 -- The situation continues to evolve rapidly. As of 17:00 GMT, 30 April 2009, 11 countries have officially reported 257 cases of influenza A (H1N1) infection.
The United States Government has reported 109 laboratory confirmed human cases, including one death. Mexico has reported 97 confirmed human cases of infection, including seven deaths.
The following countries have reported laboratory confirmed cases with no deaths - Austria (1), Canada (19), Germany (3), Israel (2), Netherlands (1), New Zealand (3), Spain (13), Switzerland (1) and the United Kingdom (8).
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.
2 comments:
with elements of Avian and Pig flu this new flu proves once and for all time sometimes Pigs can indeed fly.
its good to keep it light. I think most people are not thinking about it at all. On the other hand I am spending the days hiding in my basement.
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