REGIONAL — Many people are concerned about the novel H1N1 flu virus. CDC has determined this new H1N1 virus is contagious and is spreading from person-to-person, like seasonal flu.
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CDC – Novel H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) and You
Novel H1N1 (referred to as “swine flu” early on) is a new influenza virus causing illness in people. This new virus was first detected in people in the United States in April 2009. Other countries, including Mexico and Canada, have reported people sick with this new virus.
Thailand reports 9th death from A/H1N1 flu (Thailandnews.net)
BANGKOK, July 7 (Xinhua) — Thailand’s Public Health Ministry on Tuesday announced the country’s ninth death related to the deadly new influenza A/H1N1 virus, the second in a day. The ninth death is …
Russia confirms first case of H1N1 flu (The Malaysian Insider)
MOSCOW, May 22 – Russia today confirmed its first case of H1N1 flu in a passenger who recently returned from the United States, Interfax news agency quoted a chief public health official as saying. Tests showed a Russian who had recently returned from New York had the H1N1 virus, Gennady Onishchenko, head of the state consumer protection watchdog, was quoted as saying. – Reuters
Tests of new flu virus suggests more are lurking undetected
The most complete analysis yet of the new H1N1 swine flu virus shows it must have been circulating undetected for years, most likely in pigs, researchers said on Friday. “Pigs have become a reservoir of viruses with the potential to cause significant respiratory outbreaks or even a possible pandemic in humans,” according to article in SCIENCE.