Latest flu update reports 5,251 cases in 30 countries with 61 deaths

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Latest flu update reports 5,251 cases in 30 countries with 61 deaths

12 May 2009

As of 06:00 GMT, the 12th of May 2009, 30 countries have officially reported

5251 cases of influenza A(H1N1) infection.

Mexico has reported 2059 laboratory confirmed human cases of infection,

including 56 deaths. The United States has reported 2600 laboratory confirmed

human cases, including three deaths. Canada has reported 330 laboratory

confirmed human cases, including one death. Costa Rica has reported eight

laboratory confirmed human cases, including one death.

The following countries have reported laboratory confirmed cases with no deaths

- Argentina (1), Australia (1), Austria (1), Brazil (8), China (2, comprising 1

in China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and 1 in mainland China),

Colombia (3), Denmark (1), El Salvador (4), France (13), Germany (12), Guatemala

(1), Ireland (1), Israel (7), Italy (9), Japan (4), Netherlands (3), New Zealand

(7), Norway (2), Panama (16), Poland (1), Portugal (1), Republic of Korea (3),

Spain (95), Sweden (2), Switzerland (1) and the United Kingdom (55).

WHO is not recommending travel restrictions related to the outbreak of the

influenza A(H1N1) virus.

Individuals who are ill should delay travel plans and returning travelers who

fall ill should seek appropriate medical care. These recommendations are prudent

measures which can limit the spread of many communicable diseases, including

influenza.