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H1N1 Swine Flu Headlines for May 19

admin — Tue, 19 May 2009 05:02:43 +0000

New York City closes 17 schools over flu scare

Xinhua - ?

NEW YORK, May 19 (Xinhua) — New York City has so far closed 17 schools due to a large number of students with flu-like symptoms, although only one school …

No Guidance on How to Rein In the Flu

New York Times –

By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr. As schools shut down because of the flu — with a dozen closed in New York and hundreds in Texas and Japan — health officials are …

Memorial for NYC’s 1st swine flu death

The Associated Press - ?2 hours ago?

NEW YORK (AP) — A makeshift memorial has been erected outside a New York City school for the assistant principal who was the city’s first swine flu death. …

5 more NYC schools close on flu fears

CNN International - ?6 hours ago?

NEW YORK (CNN) — Four more New York City public schools and one private school will close for a week after an increase of reports of students with flu-like …

New York focus on weakest in swine flu fight: officials

AFP - ?8 hours ago?

NEW YORK (AFP) — New York officials Monday said their fight against swine flu will focus on those weakened by pre-existing conditions, as was the case in …

Swine Flu Kills New Yorker, Virus ‘Not Going Away’

Bloomberg - ?9 hours ago?

By Rob Waters May 18 (Bloomberg) — A New York assistant school principal became the sixth person in the US to die of swine flu as a health official warned …

Swine Flu Shuts Down 16 NYC Schools

ABC News - ?9 hours ago?

By DAN HARRIS, IMAEYEN IBANGA and DAN CHILDS New York City health officials announced the closure of three more school buildings for Tuesday, bringing the …

Official: Underlying condition present in NY swine flu death

CNN - ?10 hours ago?

NEW YORK (CNN) — An assistant principal who died after being hospitalized with the H1N1 virus did have an underlying condition, the New York City’s health …

Jewish New Yorker dies of swine flu

Jewish Telegraphic Agency - ?10 hours ago?

NEW YORK (JTA) — A Jewish New Yorker was the city’s first fatality from swine flu. Mitchell Wiener, an assistant principal at Intermediate School 238 in …

5 LI school districts with swine flu cases to stay open

Newsday - ?2 hours ago?

BY AJ VOELPEL | lidesk@newsday.com Five Long Island school districts that have had confirmed cases of swine flu are opting to stay open, citing federal …

School mourns loss of assistant principal to swine flu

Newsday - ?12 hours ago?

BY DANIEL EDWARD ROSEN | Special to Newsday Bouquets of flowers and lighted candles sat outside the front entrance to IS 238 in Hollis, Queens, …

Swine Flu Blamed in School Principal’s Death

U.S. News & World Report - ?12 hours ago?

The swine flu virus that has infected people around the world has now been tied to the death of an assistant principal at a public school in New York City, …

Teacher with swine flu dies in NY

BBC News - ?14 hours ago?

An assistant headteacher with swine flu has died in New York – the city’s first death linked to the disease. Mitchell Wiener, 55, was admitted to Flushing …

Manhattan school closes as swine flu unease spreads; Experts: As …

New York Daily News - ?14 hours ago?

By Matt Lysiak, Sarah Armaghan AND Helen Kennedy Mayor Michael Bloomberg tries to allay New Yorkers’ fears concerning swine flu at a Monday press conference …

Bloomberg Addresses First NYC Swine Flu Death

The Associated Press - ?15 hours ago?

A school assistant principal became New York City’s first death linked to swine flu. Mitchell Wiener died Sunday evening, he had been sick with the virus …

First New Yorker dies of H1N1 virus

The Australian - ?15 hours ago?

NEW YORK: A school assistant principal who was sick for several days with swine flu yesterday became the first person in the city to die as a result of the …

First Swine Flu Death In New York – Bloomberg

Bloomberg - ?16 hours ago?

New York reports its first Swine Flu death and officials are warning the public to expect new severe cases. (Bloomberg News)

NYC Gets First Swine Flu-Related Death

ABC News - ?18 hours ago?

By DAN HARRIS and IMAEYEN IBANGA Twelve New York City schools remain closed today in an effort to prevent the spread of the swine flu virus after it claimed …

New York Closes More Schools as Assistant Principal Dies from Flu

Wall Street Journal Blogs - ?18 hours ago?

By Sarah Rubenstein The new flu strain took the life of an assistant principal at a New York City school over the weekend, and the city closed more schools …

Swine flu epidemic: Deadly virus claims first New York victim as …

Bild.de - ?20 hours ago?

New York has recorded its first death from swine flu – the sixth fatality overall in the US – as the deadly virus epidemic shows no signs of slowing down. …

New York marks first death from swine flu

The Star-Ledger – NJ.com - ?21 hours ago?

by AP New York Gov. David Paterson said he’s saddened by the swine flu death of a New York City school assistant principal. APAnita Seeratan, 13, an 8th …

New York confirms first swine flu death as surge sees hundreds of …

Daily Mail - ?22 hours ago?

By Lizzie Smith New York has seen its first swine flu fatality following the death of a 55-year-old teacher. Mitchell Wiener was the assistant principal of …

School Worker ‘Dies Of Swine Flu’ In New York

Sky News - ?22 hours ago?

A school assistant principal has reportedly become the first person to die of swine flu in New York. Mitchell Wiener died on Sunday evening, …

Worldwide swine-flu cases continue to grow

Seattle Times - ?May 18, 2009?

The swine-flu epidemic is already expected to dominate the WHO’s annual meeting, a five-day event in Geneva. By The New York Times NEW YORK — An assistant …

New York Has First Swine Flu Death, Japan Cases Rise

Bloomberg - ?May 17, 2009?

By John Lauerman and Shannon Pettypiece May 18 (Bloomberg) — Swine flu claimed its first death in New York and sickened more students in Japan as the …

First swine flu death in New York

Press Trust of India - ?May 17, 2009?

New York, May 18 (PTI) New York City recorded its first swine flu death as a teacher of a local school died after falling ill last week. …

AP Top News at 12:37 am EDT

The Associated Press - ?May 17, 2009?

NEW YORK (AP) — A school assistant principal who was sick for several days with swine flu on Sunday became the city’s first death linked to the virus and …

Sixth death is linked to swine flu in US

Los Angeles Times - ?May 17, 2009?

A New York assistant principal becomes the city’s first victim. A health official says complications probably played a role in the man’s death. …

New York school teacher dies of swine flu

Times Online - ?May 17, 2009?

A New York school teacher died of swine flu on Sunday, the first fatality from the virus in the US state. Mitchell Wiener, the assistant headmaster of …

New York City closes 9 schools over A/H1N1 concerns

Xinhua - ?May 17, 2009?

NEW YORK, May 17 (Xinhua) — Three more schools in Queens of New York City will be temporarily closed over A/H1N1 flu concern, thus bringing the total

H1N1 Swine Flu Headlines for 5/10/2009

admin — Sun, 10 May 2009 08:22:05 +0000

Swine flu: seven new cases confirmed in Britain

Telegraph.co.uk –

Seven more people in England, including four schoolchildren, were diagnosed with swine flu on Sunday, bringing the number of confirmed cases in Britain to …

Seven more have swine flu

The Press Association - ?

Seven new cases of swine flu have been confirmed in the UK, including six in London, health officials have said. A Department of Health spokeswoman said the …

Seven new swine flu cases confirmed

The Press Association - ?

Seven new cases of swine flu have been confirmed in the UK, health officials said. Three adults and four children in England are affected and they bring the …

Seven further UK swine flu cases

BBC News - ?

Seven new swine flu cases in the UK have been confirmed, the Department of Health has said. A spokeswoman said all the people diagnosed were in England, …

Britain reports 7 more cases

Straits Times - ?2 hours ago?

LONDON – BRITISH health officials have confirmed seven new cases of swine flu, bringing the national total to 55. The Health Protection Agency said on …

Confirmed cases of A/H1N1 flu in Asia-Pacific region up

Xinhua - ?

HONG KONG, May 10 (Xinhua) — Confirmed cases of A/H1N1 flu in Asia-Pacific region increased to 14 on Sunday following Japan’s confirmation of its 4th case …

H1N1 flu tally 4379 in 29 countries: WHO

Reuters India - ?

ZURICH (Reuters) – H1N1 flu has infected 4379 people in 29 countries, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Sunday, increasing its count by almost a …

Swine flu claims more lives

Sydney Morning Herald - ?

THE Americas were thrust back into the centre of swine flu fears yesterday as Canada announced its first death, the number of US infections almost doubled …

Nothing to sneeze at

The Age –

Influenza is an infectious disease caused by a virus that seasonally affects birds and mammals. It is transmitted through the air by coughs and sneezes, …

Pandemic plans for Asean adopted

Business Mirror - ?

Member-countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and their three dialogue partners—Japan, South Korea and China—have agreed to …

Swine flu confirmed in Alberta woman who died

Vancouver Sun - ?

By Jodie Sinnema and Andrew Mayeda, Canwest News ServiceMay 9, 2009 EDMONTON – The death of a northern Alberta woman last week is Canada’s first associated …

Alberta braces for flu’s spread

Calgary Herald - ?

As Alberta reported four new cases of swine flu Saturday, Alberta Health and Wellness said it expects an increasing number of confirmed H1N1 infections in …

US has more swine flu cases than any other country, WHO says

guardian.co.uk - ?

The US has more confirmed cases of swine flu than any other country, the World Health Organisation said as health officials announced the country’s third …

Experts: Swine-flu ancestors may protect elderly

Business Mirror - ?

H1N1 flu evolved from human viruses circulating in pigs for more than a decade, a finding that may explain why people in their 30s and 40s are getting …

Four More Countries Confirmed To Have Influenza A(H1N1) Cases

Bernama - ?

KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 (Bernama) — The World Health Organisation (WHO) still maintains the influenza pandemic warning at Phase 5 since the influenza A(H1N1) …

Four new cases of H1N1 in Alberta

Canada.com - ?

EDMONTON, Alta. – Four new cases of H1N1 virus have been confirmed in Alberta, health officials said Saturday. A total of 46 cases of what was previously …

H1N1 spreads from Ontario to Japan

Canada.com - ?

As 28 more Canadians tested positive for swine flu on Saturday, three Japanese returning from Ontario became the first confirmed cases of the virus in Japan …

Flu trackers focus on cases in Southern Hemisphere

Newsday - ?9 hours ago?

BY DELTHIA RICKS | delthia.ricks@newsday.com As swine flu smolders across the United States and Mexico, with cases rising but remaining generally mild, …

More cases of H1N1 virus

Detroit Free Press - ?

More flu: The Michigan Department of Community Health is confirming 11 new cases of the H1N1 virus, or swine flu, bringing the statewide total to 115. …

New flu kills US man, spreads to Australia, Japan

Reuters -

By Maggie Fox, Health and Science Editor WASHINGTON, May 10 (Reuters) – A Washington state man with H1N1 influenza died last week, health officials said, …

Swine flu threat fades – for now

San Francisco Chronicle - ?

Almost as quickly as it appeared, swine flu has faded as a public health threat – for now. But that could change by winter. Public health experts say the …

Canada’s confirmed A/H1N1 cases rise to 280

Philippine Star - ?

OTTAWA (Xinhua) — The total of confirmed A/H1N1 flu cases in Canada has risen to 280, with 38 new cases added Saturday, according to the latest figures …

Swine flu tally reaches 3440 in 29 countries: WHO

Daily Times - ?

ZURICH: The H1N1 flu has infected 3440 people in 29 countries, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Saturday. In its latest tally, the UN agency said …

Canada confirms 281 swine flu cases

AFP –

OTTAWA (AFP) — The number of cases of swine flu confirmed in Canada rose to 281 on Saturday, after the country’s first A(H1N1) death was reported a day …

Swine flu developments

Atlanta Journal Constitution -

A Canadian woman with swine flu has died, a health official said Friday, but he noted that she also had serious underlying medical conditions. …

Mich. reports 41 more confirmed cases of swine flu

Chicago Tribune - ?20 hours ago?

AP LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Community Health is confirming 11 new swine flu cases, bringing the statewide total to 115. …

Northern Alberta community wary after woman’s death linked to …

The Canadian Press - ?20 hours ago?

GIFT LAKE, Alta. — A family friend of an Alberta woman who had swine flu along with other health problems when she died says members of the community where …

Canada now has 281 cases of swine flu

Globe and Mail - ?20 hours ago?

TORONTO — Several new cases of swine flu were reported Saturday in Canada, bringing the total nationwide to 281. Nineteen new cases were confirmed in …

Swine flu infections rise to over 3000 worldwide: WHO

Sify - ?21 hours ago?

Geneva: The number of swine flu infections worldwide has reached 3440, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said Saturday. The swine flu infections in the US …

In swine flu, key moments and decisions lie ahead

The Associated Press - ?21 hours ago?

WASHINGTON (AP) — The most pivotal moments in the swine flu saga are yet to come. Will it sweep through impoverished Southern Hemisphere countries in the …

Online Housecalls

admin — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 16:34:50 +0000

A health specialist on the Today Show recommended that people not rush to the doctor’s office upon the first symptoms of Flu, but to contact their physician over the phone before coming in. It is best to review your symptoms with a health professional.

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