33,902 Swine Flu A(H1N1) Cases Including 170 Deaths In USA

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Article Date: 04 Jul 2009 - 0:00 PDT

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) informed in its weekly update on Friday evening, 3rd July, 2009, that the total number of confirmed human cases of swine flu A(H1N1) infection stands at 33,902, including 170 deaths.

In a Swine Flu conference held today in Cancun, Mexico, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned that the virus' spread is now "unstoppable". The WHO added that swine flu infection cases are mostly mild, with the vast majority of people recovering unaided.

Health authorities in the UK predict that British infection numbers should exceed 100,000 by the end of this summer.

Total confirmed human cases of Swine Flu A(H1N1) infection, and total deaths, 3rd July, 2009 (Source CDC)

Written by Christian Nordqvist
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