News Release – Canada Ready as World Health Organization moves to Phase Six Pandemic Alert
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June 11, 2009 by fluoutbreak
The Government of Canada today reassured Canadians that it will continue to implement the Canadian Pandemic Influenza Plan in close coordination with domestic and international partners in order to address H1N1 flu virus.
The announcement was made in response to today’s decision by the World Health Organization to raise the H1N1 flu virus pandemic alert level from Phase Five to Phase Six. In doing so the WHO underscored:
- The decision is based on the spread of the virus and not the severity of illness it causes. The virus has caused sustained community level outbreaks in more than three countries across two WHO regions;
- In general, the H1N1 flu virus continues to cause moderate illness globally with most people affected recovering at home without medical treatment. For instance in Canada most infections to date have been mild; and,
- That borders should remain open.
“Since the beginning, Canada has taken decisive action to address the H1N1 Flu Virus and protect Canadians,” said Minister of Health, Leona Aglukkaq. “Today’s decision by the WHO does not change our approach. Entering Phase Six means we will build on the surveillance and management measures that are already in place under the Canadian Pandemic Influenza Plan.”
The Government of Canada will continue to advance the following activities as a result of the WHO’s Phase Six pandemic alert level:
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