Swine Flu Update

Swine Flu Update

* The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised its alert level over swine flu from three to four - two steps short of declaring a full pandemic.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8021827.stm
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* First case of swine flu was reported on 13 April 2009.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8021827.stm
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* Affected so far…
Mexico: 26 confirmed cases (Mexico puts suspected deaths at 149, more than 1,600 suspected cases)
United States: 40 confirmed cases
Canada: 6 confirmed cases
Spain: 1 confirmed case
UK: Scotland says tests confirm 2 cases
Israel, Brazil, Guatemala, Peru, Australia and New Zealand: Suspected cases being tested
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* There are antiviral drugs, including Tamiflu, that have been shown to be effective, but they need to be taken within days of the first symptoms.
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/04/27/health/main4970352.shtml


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