Swine Flu Headlines for June 23
June 23rd, 2009
How dangerous is swine flu?
As of Wednesday afternoon Australia had recorded three deaths from swine flu in the last week, and authorities are …
WHO says swine flu death toll at 231
United Press International – ?1 hour ago?
GENEVA, Switzerland, June 23 (UPI) — The World Health Organization in Geneva, Switzerland, says there have been 231 confirmed deaths worldwide attributed …
City reports first two swine flu deaths
OTTAWA — Two people with swine flu died in Ottawa this week as the deadly H1N1 virus continues …
Cases rise to 32
THE number of people being confirmed for Influenza A/H1N1 in Trinidad and Tobago is growing at an alarming rate and many people are doubting the …
More swine flu deaths likely
Australian government and health authorities are warning that more swine flu deaths are likely in the country, as the virus hits people with chronic health …
4 deaths in Canada, total 20
Straits Times – ?2 hours ago?
WASHINGTON – CANADA on Tuesday reported four new H1N1 flu deaths, bringing to 20 the number of people who have died with the A(H1N1) virus in the country. …
3 swine flu cases reported from UP
Indian Express – ?3 hours ago?
Three cases of suspected swine flu, which were reported in Uttar Pradesh, have been confirmed of H1N1 virus. Dr IS Srivastava, the Director General (Medical …
No let-up in swine flu spread
China Daily – ?3 hours ago?
The H1N1 swine flu continues to rage across the world, infecting more than 52000 people in 100 countries and territories and killing 231 people since late …
PRESS DIGEST – Philippine newspapers – June 24
Reuters – ?3 hours ago?
MANILA, June 24 (Reuters) – These are the leading stories in Manila newspapers on Wednesday. Reuters has not verified these stories. …
Five more H1N1 cases
Indian Express – ?5 hours ago?
Five more cases of the H1N1 virus were detected on Tuesday, taking the total number of cases in the country to 68. Three cases have been reported from Delhi …
Canada reacted slowly to swine flu: natives
AFP – ?5 hours ago?
WASHINGTON (AFP) — The Assembly of First Nations, a group representing Canada’s indigenous populations, accused the government Tuesday of responding too …
Five new cases of A (H1N1) reported
Hindu – ?7 hours ago?
NEW DELHI: The total number of confirmed A (H1N1) influenza cases in the country has gone up to 68, with five more people testing positive in the last 24 …
2 die of swine flu in Ottawa
Ottawa’s medical officer of health, Dr. Isra Levy, announced Tuesday that two people have died of swine flu in Ottawa. …
Inquirer Northern Luzon A village’s encounter with A(H1N1)
JAEN, NUEVA ECIJA, Philippines—Fore the first time, the farming village of Hilera in Jaen, Nueva Ecija, was in the news. …
RP flu cases hit 500-mark
Inquirer.net – ?8 hours ago?
By Dona Pazzibugan MANILA, Philippines—Health Secretary Francisco Duque III declared on Tuesday a “low-level” community outbreak of the Influenza A(H1N1) …
Low-level outbreak of H1N1 in Manila
A day after health officials announced the first death due to Influenza A (H1N1), the Department of Health declared a “low-level” …
Congress shut down till 28th after flu death
THE leadership of the House of Representatives suspended work in the Batasan Complex on Tuesday to allow “decontamination” and sanitation of all buildings …
Maryland reports first swine flu-related death
A Baltimore area resident has died of swine flu, the first Maryland resident associated with the flu to die. The victim was an elderly Baltimore-area …
Maryland reports first death linked to swine flu
An elderly woman from the Baltimore area is the first person in Maryland to die from the swine flu, …
Officials buy more flu vaccine
The Health Ministry has imported an extra 125000 doses of seasonal flu vaccine in a bid to stop hospitals being overwhelmed …
Asia-Pacific region sees third flu-related death amid virus spread
HONG KONG, June 23 (Xinhua) — A third death in connection with flu A/H1N1 was reported Tuesday in Australia while more infection cases have been confirmed …
UK swine flu cases approach 3000
BBC News – ?12 hours ago?
Another 149 cases of swine flu have been confirmed in the UK, bringing the total to more than 2900. More than 100 patients under observation in England were …
Businesses told to prepare flu strategy
London and Middlesex businesses are being advised to have plans in place to cope with employees becoming ill as the H1N1 flu virus spreads. …
Low-level outbreak in Metro Manila cited
BusinessWorld Online – ?12 hours ago?
THE DEPARTMENT of Health (doh) yesterday reported an almost full recovery rate for influenza A(H1N1) cases even as it has declared a “low-level community …
FACTBOX-Worldwide spread of flu outbreak
Reuters – ?12 hours ago?
June 23 (Reuters) – Latvia has registered its first confirmed case of the A (H1N1) flu virus, the Public Health Agency said on Tuesday. …
DOH: Low-level flu outbreak in Metro Manila
Congressional staff members and employees line up for anti-flu shots at the House of Representatives in …
Swine flu cases on the rise
The Press Association – ?13 hours ago?
The number of people in England confirmed as having swine flu rose by more than 100, the Health Protection Agency (HPA) said. Meanwhile, another 40 cases …
Public health confirms another swine flu case in Moncton
CBC.ca – ?13 hours ago?
The Department of Health is confirming that for the second time in the past week, a case of the swine flu has been discovered in the Moncton area, …
Another swine flu case confirmed
BBC News – ?13 hours ago?
Another case of swine flu has been confirmed by the Department of Health, bringing the total number of cases in Northern Ireland to 18. …
5 more test positive for swine flu, India tally at 68
Times of India – ?14 hours ago?
23 Jun 2009, 1942 hrs IST, PTI NEW DELHI: Five more persons, including three in the national capital, tested positive for swine flu on Tuesday as the total …

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