Current WHO Pandemic Alert Phase: 4
Current SituationThe 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:
- What is swine influenza or swine flu?
- Confirmed H1N1 case count in Canada
- Travel Health Notices
- Resources for Health Care Professionals have also been added to website:
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