Swine Flu news and updates thread

So what is the current "official" worldwide death toll? last time i heard it was 80 i think.

Hmmm...
Poll: Americans' concerns over H1N1 virus easing
updated 6:03 a.m. EDT, Tue May 19, 2009
www.cnn.com...

Three New Cases of the 2009 H1N1 Influenza A Virus Have Been Confirmed in Kansas
www.infozine.com...

Michigan's "Swine Flu" Cases Grow
www.wlns.com...

# Daviess county, Alabama, USA: 1 confirmed caseSource: Indiana Health DepartmentDate: 19 May 2009less than a minute ago from twitterfeed

# Hamilton, Indiana, USA: 1 confirmed caseSource: Indiana Helath DepartmentDate 19 May 2009less than a minute ago from twitterfeed

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She notes the United States already is taking measures consistent with phase six. So, raising the level of alert, she says, would not trigger any additional activity.



USA Swine Flu :: the number of confirmed cases of swine H1N1 is close to the level reported for H3N2 for the entire season2 minutes ago from web

In that first statement. Is she on crack or something. We are doing what we would already do at phase 6? I think that couldnt further from the truth. Here I will bend over while she blows some more smoke up my butt!!

Second quote I hope this opens someones eyes, but I doubt it.

Toddler’s Death Stokes Flu Concerns
May 19, 2009, 10:52 am
cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com...

Take a look at Twitter today...crazy stuff...
search.twitter.com...
search.twitter.com...


19 May 2009, 40 countries have officially reported 9830 cases of influenza A(H1N1) infection, including 79 deaths. 3 minutes ago from web

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Thanks for the links to twitter: That is some weird stuff there. The strange thing is, a lot of the people are posting "what swine flu is still around?" Some people just don't pay attention at all. It never left!!!!!

I hate to see some of these people if it starts to get really really ugly. I am so glad I dont live in a big city. Times could get really crazy very soon.

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The "official" WHO count is 79.

But really, WHO can trust their data anymore? Hx3 and others on this thread present a more accurate picture IMHO. Although it's pretty overwhelming to keep up with

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Yep...that's why I Re-Posted that...

Just so some of you can see how Warped/Blind Society is these days...

47.5% are warped...47.5% are blind...5% have a clue/awareness...

Maybe it is time for the "Big Cleanse"...not because TPTB/NWO says so...

Maybe it's just another part of evolution...or what-not...

The "Balance" is off center...one side needs lightened...

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I think we are at 7 deaths now in the US, cdc reports 2 deaths in Arizona, 3 in Texas and 1 in DC but we know also another in NYC.

So it appears there has been another death in Arizona or has there been 2 for a while?

edit - also perhaps another 4 deaths in Mexico, now standing at 76 in mexico

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Originally posted by ecoparity
5/19 Update


Why would a very small group of CDC / WHO people keep that data to themselves and not even share it with World leaders?

Because then somebody would tell Joe Biden and then we would all know!
Thank you for sharing, again, and I do hope you get to feeling better. Did you ever bite the bullet and get yourself vaccinated? I'm still trying to figure out how to get one for my daughter.

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I was aware of the 1st Arizona death--a woman in her 40's with an "underlying lung disease"--but I don't have any demographs on the 2nd case...I'll do some digging. Thanks for that info. as I hadn't checked CDC today.

The other case you are talking about was in WA state(not DC)and is the only known "over 65" H1N1 death in the states?

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Yeah CDC say 2nd death in Arizona on their table and i was referring to that death you just desribed in WA.

oddly enough the CDC table doesnt list the NYC death even though it has been the most publised death so far. Add that to the child's death yesterday if that is confirmed as h1n1 and we will have 8 in the US.

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Zham town, China: 1 confirmed case ( Italian Woman )The woman flew to Nepal from Italy on May 12. Three days later she developed a sore t..5 minutes ago from twitterfeed

CDC reporting cases of swine flu h1n1 rise another 346 #swineflu #h1n18 minutes ago from web

Wiping data 'hits flu prediction'
news.bbc.co.uk...

Off Topic:
RT @felix85: just in the door.i see patrick swayze died and came back to life.6 minutes ago from TweetDeck

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Working parents scramble to find child care as swine flu outbreak closes schools

Full Article Here (scroll down)




U.S. Sick Leave Policy Makes Nation More Vulnerable To Swine Flu

Full Article Here

Toddler’s Death Stokes Flu Concerns

Updated, 12:08 p.m. | New York City health authorities are investigating the death of a 16-month-old child as a possible case of swine flu.

The boy, identified as Jonathan Zamora Castillo of Corona, Queens, died at 10:20 p.m. Monday at Elmhurst Hospital Center, less than an hour after being brought in with a high fever, the hospital announced. The child’s 3-year-old sibling, who was also brought to the hospital, was treated and released, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg said Tuesday morning.

Seems odd that a 16 month old would die 3 hours after going to the hospital with a fever and the hospital would send the sibling home who was also sick. You would think they would want to keep a eye on the sibling as a percautionary measure just to be safe. But I guess thats how New York is doing it throwing caution to the windas per the PTB and Bloomberg.

Hospital treats four for measles
news.bbc.co.uk...

# St. Louis County: Health Officials Report First Influenza A (H1N1)-Related Death in State: Date: May 19, 2009 16:03 UTC Risk: Low KTV..3 minutes ago from twitterfeed

# France: One New Confirmed Case of Influneza A (H1N1); Country Total Reaches 16: Date: May 19, 2009 15:47 UTC Risk: Medium Xihuanet, a..3 minutes ago from twitterfeed

# Hawaii: State Officials Confirm Five New Cases of Influenza A (H1N1) Bringing Total to 26; Tourism Industry Suffers Losses : Date: Ma..3 minutes ago from twitterfeed

# Queens: Toddler Dies from Influenza-Like Illness; State Organizes System to Track Ill Students: Date: May 19, 2009 14:43 UTC Risk: Me..3 minutes ago from twitterfeed

# Jinan: Influenza A (H1N1) Case Discharged After Recovery: Date: May 19, 2009 14:42 UTC Risk: Low Multiple provincial and national med..3 minutes ago from twitterfeed

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Cases of swine flu near 10,000

Nearly 10,000 cases of swine flu have been confirmed in 40 countries, the World Health Organization (WHO) says.


The WHO says the global tally of swine flu cases stands at 9,830, after rising by 1,001 in one day.


Full Article Here



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Originally posted by Hx3_1963
# St. Louis County: Health Officials Report First Influenza A (H1N1)-Related Death in State: Date: May 19, 2009 16:03 UTC Risk: Low KTV..3 minutes ago from twitterfeed

# France: One New Confirmed Case of Influneza A (H1N1); Country Total Reaches 16: Date: May 19, 2009 15:47 UTC Risk: Medium Xihuanet, a..3 minutes ago from twitterfeed

# Hawaii: State Officials Confirm Five New Cases of Influenza A (H1N1) Bringing Total to 26; Tourism Industry Suffers Losses : Date: Ma..3 minutes ago from twitterfeed

# Queens: Toddler Dies from Influenza-Like Illness; State Organizes System to Track Ill Students: Date: May 19, 2009 14:43 UTC Risk: Me..3 minutes ago from twitterfeed

# Jinan: Influenza A (H1N1) Case Discharged After Recovery: Date: May 19, 2009 14:42 UTC Risk: Low Multiple provincial and national med..3 minutes ago from twitterfeed

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so now we have a death in MO?

Originally posted by FlyersFan

Originally posted by Hx3_1963
5 LI school districts with swine flu cases to stay open
www.newsday.com...

Ya' know .. we are sooooo close to the end of the school year, you'd think that the feds would say to the public schools to go ahead and shut down 2 weeks early and be done with it. For ALL the schools. Wouldn't that make sense?

some schools here in california are actually extending their year due to the school closures last month!

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Originally posted by jonny2410
reply to post by sonjah1

 

oddly enough the CDC table doesnt list the NYC death even though it has been the most publised death so far. Add that to the child's death yesterday if that is confirmed as h1n1 and we will have 8 in the US.

That's what I'm talking about with their validity on numbers. Also, on CDC's table they are implying that the Kentucky case that was hospitalized in GA (practically from the beginning of the outbreak) is still in the hospital? If that's true, then it must be a pretty severe case and I hope he/she pulls through. They probably have just been slackers on updating though...

Still digging for 2nd Arizona death...combing the AZ MSM outlets.

Anyone know facts about that case?
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'Still in danger zone,' for swine flu: UN chief

Drugs and vaccines against the global swine flu outbreak need to be available to poor countries, the head of the United Nations told top health officials Tuesday as they discussed delays in creating a vaccine.

"We must remain vigilant," UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon told a news conference at the World Health Organization's annual meeting in Geneva.

"We may be in a grace period with H1N1 but we are still in the danger zone."

Full Article Here