Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Global's Daily Update - April 29, 2009

Current WHO Pandemic Alert Phase: 4

Current Situation

The human swine flu outbreak continues to grow in the United States and internationally. Additional reports of new cases of swine influenza have been confirmed, a number of hospitalizations of swine flu patients have occurred, and President Obama has verified the first swine flu death outside of Mexico, in a 23-month-old child in Texas.


Current Laboratory Confirmed Cases (As of April 29th 8:00 AM PST)

Swine Flu Cases by Country (as of April 29th 0800 hours PST)

Swine Flu Cases by Country (as of April 29th 0800 hours PST)

Country

Cases*

Deaths

Lab Confirmed

Lab Confirmed

Suspected

Mexico

26

7

159

US

91

1

0

Canada

13

0

0

UK

5

0

0

Spain

4

0

0

New Zealand

3

0

0

Germany

3

0

0

Israel

2

0

0

Costa Rica

2

0

0

Austria

1

0

0

*Includes deaths

In addition, several other countries around the world have suspected cases of swine flu.

Latest from the World Health Organization (As of April 29th 8:00 AM PST)

  • No restrictions on regular travel or border closures have been advised.
  • Those who are ill are encouraged to delay international travel and those developing symptoms following international travel are advised to seek medical attention.
  • There is no risk of infection with this virus from the consumption of well-cooked pork or pork products.

Latest from the U.S. Centre for Disease Control (As of April 29th 8:00 AM PST)

  • Several new guidance documents for health professionals have been posted including the following:
    • Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) of Medical Products and Devices
    • Specimen Collection, Processing, and Testing for Patients with Suspected Infection
    • Guidance for Clinicians on Identifying and Caring for Patients
    • Guidance for Clinicians on Prevention and Treatment in Young Children
    • Pregnant Women: Considerations for Clinicians
  • New guidance for the travel industry and public service announcements (PSA) have also been posted:
    • Guidance for Airlines Regarding Flight Crews Arriving from Domestic and International Areas Affected by Swine Influenza
    • Guidance to Assist Airline Flight Deck and Cabin Crew in Identifying Passengers Who May Have Swine Influenza
    • Swine Flu Preparedness (PSA)
    • Community Planning for Swine Flu (PSA)
    • Hygiene Habits to Help Fight Swine Flu (PSA)

Latest from Public Health and Safety Canada (As of April 29th 8:00 AM PST)

  • A travel warning was issued recommending Canadians postpone all non-essential travel to Mexico.
  • A backgrounder on some of the actions the federal government is taking and the measures Canadians should take to protect themselves was posted and can be found at http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/media/nr-rp/2009/2009_0428_a-eng.php. Actions of the federal government include:

    • The elevation of the Government’s Emergency Operations Centre to full activation (Level 4), operating 24 hours a day and seven days a week
    • Daily information sharing conference calls with provincial and territorial public health authorities and international partners
    • The 24-hour, seven days per week operation of Canada’s National Microbiology Lab in Winnipeg

Latest from BC Centre of Disease Control /Ministry of Health (As of April 29th 8:00 AM PST)

  • Information for the public has been posted. Resources include the following:

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