The WHO Pandemic Alert level remains at Phase 5.
Influenza A (H1N1) Cases and Deaths by Country (as of 8 AM PST, May 26th)
*Lab confirmed cases and deaths have been provided by the WHO’s Influenza A (H1N1) – Update #39.Local/National News
- On May 25th, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) announced that 116 new cases of influenza A (H1N1) had been confirmed in the country. The majority of these are in Ontario (58) and Quebec (42). PHAC releases revised case totals Monday , Wednesday, and Friday.
- Canada has recorded its second death linked to the H1N1 swine flu strain. A 44-year-old Toronto man with a chronic pre-existing medical problem died after contracting the flu, according to the province of Ontario's acting chief medical officer, David Williams. "It is not clear what role the H1N1 virus played in the fatality, which is now under investigation by the office of the chief coroner," William's office said in a statement.
International News
- Australian Health officials have asked 2000 people that were on board a cruise ship to stay at home for seven days after two children on the ship tested positive for the novel (H1N1) virus. While authorities said they would contact every passenger, the 130 who indicated they had flu-like symptoms when they disembarked were being contacted immediately and Tamiflu treatment was being arranged. Brisbane Times
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