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WHO flu cases rises to 331 in 11 countries 1 May 09

WHO flu cases rises to 331 in 11 countries
1 May 09

The World Health Organization (WHO) updated this morning, the number of confirmed cases of people infected with influenza virus AH1N1, amounting now to 331 in eleven countries.
Mexico has reported 156 human cases of infection, including nine confirmed deaths, while the United States authorities have reported 109 laboratory-confirmed cases, including one 23 months old baby died.
Continue with confirmed cases, but no death: Canada, with 34 ill persons, Spain (13), United Kingdom (8), Germany and New Zealand (3 cases each), Israel (2) and Switzerland, Netherlands and Austria with one case each.
Reiterated that the health organization does not recommend restricting travel or regular border closures, although it believes "that people should postpone travel sick and those who develop symptoms after a trip to seek medical attention."
Also, the WHO said there is no risk of infection from eating well-cooked pork and products derived from this animal. "
Also insisted on his advice for people to reinforce the usual hygiene measures, including washing hands frequently with soap.
He urged people to go to medical services if they develop any symptoms such as fever over 38 degrees, cough, severe headache, joint and muscle pain, eye irritation and nasal discharge.

More than 400 people in New Zealand today have been subject to a voluntary isolation to limit contact with potential victims of influenza A.

Four cases were confirmed in the country and another 11 are probable victims of atypical influenza.

Also are exploring other 121 cases of people with flu symptoms who were in Mexico and United States or who were in contact with sick people.

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