Over 15,510 Bird Flu A(H1N1) Human Cases Confirmed Worldwide, Including 99 Deaths

The WHO (World Health Organization) reported yesterday evening that the total number of swine flu A(H1N1) confirmed human cases of infection has exceeded 15,510, including 99 deaths. The real figure is higher because there is a delay between local health authority reports and the WHO global report. The A(H1N1) influenza virus is nowhere near as virulent (aggressive, dangerous) as was originally feared. Experts say it is not more deadly than normal seasonal human influenza.

Below is a geographical breakdown of laboratory-confirmed total cases, and total deaths.
These figures may vary from local reports, this is because it takes time to collate them all. Wherever there is a discrepancy, the local health authority reports will be more up-to-date: 
(Source: World Health Organization)

• USA – total cases 7927, total deaths 11 (CDC reports 8,975 cases, 15 deaths)
• Mexico – total cases 4910, total deaths 85 (Health Ministry reports 5029 cases, 97 deaths)
• Canada – total cases 1118, total deaths 2 (Health Canada reports 1336 cases, 2 deaths)
• Costa Rica – total cases 33, total deaths 1
• Japan – total cases 364
• UK – total cases 203 (HPA reports 229 cases, no deaths)
• Chile – total cases 165
• Australia – total cases 147 (Health Dept reports 254 cases, no deaths)
• Spain – total cases 143 (Health Ministry reports 167 cases, no deaths)
• Panama – total cases 107

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