4,379 Swine Flu Cases Worldwide, And 46 Deaths, Says World Health Organization

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Main Category: Swine Flu
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Article Date: 10 May 2009 - 10:00 PDT

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According to an update issued by the World Health Organization (WHO) today, Sunday 10th May, there have been 4,379 confirmed cases of human infection with swine flu (H1N1), and 46 deaths. All the deaths have occurred in Mexico 45, USA 3, and Canada 1. Mexican authorities inform that the rate of spread within Mexico is significantly slowing down. However, experts say it is too early to say the outbreak has turned for the better.

Total number of swine flu infections and deaths, by country:

• Mexico - 1,626 cases, and 45 deaths
• USA - 2,254 cases, and 3 deaths
• Canada 280 cases, and 1 death
• Spain - 93
• United Kingdom - 39
• France - 12
• Germany - 11
• Italy - 9
• New Zealand- 7
• Israel - 7
• Japan - 4
• Brazil - 6
• Republic of Korea - 3
• Netherlands - 3
• Panama - 3
• El Salvador - 2
• Argentina - 1
• Australia - 1
• Austria - 1
• China/Hong Kong - 1
• Colombia - 1
• Denmark - 1
• Guatemala - 1
• Ireland - 1
• Poland- 1
• Portugal - 1
• Sweden - 1
• Switzerland - 1

Although wHO does not recommend travel restrictions due to the outbreak, it does advise individuals who are ill to delay their travel plans. If you have returned from a trip abroad and feel ill you should seek appropriate medical care. Several countries, such as the UK, advise people who feel ill with flu-like symptoms to telephone their doctor, rather than to physically come in (to reduce the risk of infecting other patients and staff).

• See our Map Of H1N1 Outbreaks
• See our Mexico Swine Flu Blog

Written by Christian Nordqvist
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