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Mexico has reported 397 confirmed human cases of infection, including 16 deaths. The 241 rise in cases from Mexico compared to 23:30GMT of 1 May reflects ongoing testing of previously collected specimens. The United States Government has reported 141 laboratory confirmed human cases, including one death.
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).
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.
Originally posted by IamNow
BreakingNewsWHO official says there is no evidence of sustained community spread of swine flu outside North America; pandemic alert remains at level 5.22 minutes ago from web
Originally posted by fleabit
Why raise to 6? It's just going to panic folks further. Of course, we have the healthy # of people that always occur, than WANT this to happen. Still don't get the 'disaster happy' mentality.
But if the effects of this flu remain the same, perhaps they should just keep it at 5. It's not like the levels actually effect anything, other than to panic folks.
Originally posted by cornblossom
reply to post by pmbhuntress
I just wanted to mention to you that there was a strange "bug" going around where I live (Kentucky) about 6-8 weeks ago. I mention it because my co-workers who were coming down with it said it was the worst "flu" they ever had.
Originally posted by fleabit
Why raise to 6? It's just going to panic folks further. Of course, we have the healthy # of people that always occur, than WANT this to happen. Still don't get the 'disaster happy' mentality.
But if the effects of this flu remain the same, perhaps they should just keep it at 5. It's not like the levels actually effect anything, other than to panic folks.
Originally posted by aramaki
some CDC recommendations were released today regarding swine flu and HIV patients, and some articles say the WHO says HIV and H1N1 could combine. is this possible?
Originally posted by ZombieSlayer
Originally posted by aramaki
some CDC recommendations were released today regarding swine flu and HIV patients, and some articles say the WHO says HIV and H1N1 could combine. is this possible?
Could you provide a link to this please.
If true, scary stuff.