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H1N1 Swine Flu Headlines for 5/30/09

admin — Sat, 30 May 2009 05:02:50 +0000

DOH issues H1N1 guidelines for schools

Inquirer.net - ?1 hour ago?

By Dona Pazzibugan MANILA, Philippines – (UPDATE) The suspension of classes due to the threat of an Influenza A (H1N1) outbreak will be done on a case to …

Two separate vaccinations for seasonal, H1N1 flu recommended

London Free Press - ?6 hours ago?

By JOHN MINER London and Middlesex residents will need two separate vaccinations if they want to be protected from the seasonal flu and the new H1N1 virus, …

A/H1N1 cases rise to 16 in the Philippines

Philippine Star - ?8 hours ago?

MANILA, Philippines (Xinhua) — Philippine health officials confirmed two more cases of Influenza A/H1N1 on Saturday, bringing the total number of infected …

Two more Filipinos infected with H1N1 virus

ABS CBN News - ?9 hours ago?

Two more Filipinos have tested positive for influenza A(H1N1) virus, bringing the number of confirmed cases in the Philippines to 16, the Department of …

Philippines schools cleared to open despite H1N1 flu

Channel News Asia - ?9 hours ago?

MANILA: More than 23 million students were cleared to head back to schools across the Philippines next week despite the threat of H1N1 flu, officials said …

A/H1N1 flu continues to spread worldwide

Xinhua - ?10 hours ago?

BEIJING, May 30 (Xinhua) — The A/H1N1 flu continues to spread worldwide, with the number of confirmed cases soaring in Canada and the United States. …

DOH reports 2 more A(H1N1) cases; RP tally rises to 16

GMA news.tv - ?10 hours ago?

MANILA, Philippines – The number of confirmed cases of Influenza A(H1N1) in the Philippines has risen to 16, the Department of Health reported Saturday. …

DepEd, DOH reject calls to postpone school opening

GMA news.tv - ?13 hours ago?

MANILA, Philippines — School opening will push through as scheduled on June 1, the Department of Education (DepEd) said, rejecting last minute calls to …

Mexico A/H1N1 flu deaths rise to 97

Xinhua - ?15 hours ago?

MEXICO CITY, May 29 (Xinhua) — Mexico’s health ministry on Friday updated the country’s death toll from A/H1N1 flu to 97, two more than the Thursday figure …

A/H1N1 flu infections rise to 224 in Chile

Xinhua - ?15 hours ago?

SANTIAGO, May 29 (Xinhua) — The Chilean Health ministry reported on Friday 25 new cases of A/H1N1 flu, bringing the country’s total confirmed infections to …

Mexico reports 2 more swine flu deaths; toll at 97

The Associated Press - ?15 hours ago?

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico is reporting two more deaths from swine flu, bringing the country’s toll to 97. The Health Department says that 5029 people have …

Ecuador A/H1N1 flu infections rise to 36

Xinhua - ?16 hours ago?

QUITO, May 29 (Xinhua) — The Ecuadorian Health Ministry confirmed on Friday one new case of A/H1N1 flu, bringing the country’s total infections to 36. …

Patients may go home soon

Straits Times - ?16 hours ago?

By Jessica Jaganathan & Carolyn Quek ALL four patients down with Influenza A (H1N1) here are doing well and will likely be discharged next week. …

Mexico’s flu toll inches up

Straits Times - ?17 hours ago?

MEXICO CITY – MEXICO’S swine flu death toll rose by two to 97 on Friday, and the number of infected cases rose to nearly 5000, the health ministry said, …

Hawaii now has more than 80 confirmed cases of H1N1

Bizjournals.com - ?18 hours ago?

The number of confirmed cases of H1N1 Influenza A, or swine flu, in Hawaii has reached 82. The Hawaii Department of Health on Friday updated its Web site to …

Flu has a history of foreshocks

Los Angeles Times - ?18 hours ago?

In past decades, a smaller influenza wave has preceded pandemics, but experts say there is no way to predict if H1N1 is such a precursor. …

Fourth A/H1N1 flu case confirmed in Greece

Xinhua - ?18 hours ago?

ATHENS, May 29 (Xinhua) — The fourth case of the A/H1N1 flu in Greece was confirmed by the Pasteur Institute in Athens on Friday. According to the national …

Guatemala confirms seventh A/H1N1 flu case

Xinhua - ?18 hours ago?

MEXICO CITY, May 29 (Xinhua) — Guatemala’s Health Minister Celso Cerezo on Friday reported the nation’s seventh confirmed case of A/H1N1 flu, …

A/H1N1 flu cases in Switzerland rise to eight

Xinhua - ?18 hours ago?

GENEVA, May 29 (Xinhua) — Three more cases of A/H1N1 flu were confirmed in Switzerland on Friday, bringing the total number of infections in the country to …

H1N1 cases jump to eight

Swissinfo - ?20 hours ago?

Three more cases of swine flu were confirmed in Switzerland on Friday, bringing the total number to eight. The Federal Health Office said the first case on …

Nunavut confirms 1st swine flu case

CBC.ca - ?22 hours ago?

Nunavut has its first confirmed case of swine flu caused by the H1N1 influenza virus. The territory’s Health Department announced Friday that a person was …

Swine Flu threatens to close Springfield middle school

Bizjournals.com - ?22 hours ago?

Cases of the Swine Flu virus are growing throughout the Dayton area and suspected cases are threatening to close down an area middle school. …

H1N1 flu cases pass 15000 mark

Channel News Asia - ?May 29, 2009?

GENEVA – H1N1 flu has now infected 15510 people in 53 countries since it was first uncovered last month in the United States and Mexico, the World Health …

Four new confirmed cases of the flu, toll now at 14

BusinessWorld Online - ?May 29, 2009?

The total number of confirmed cases of A(H1N1) influenza in the country rose to 14 as the Department of Health (DoH) reported four new confirmed cases on …

DOH: 4 more test positive for H1N1 virus

Philippine Star - ?May 29, 2009?

By Sheila Crisostomo Updated May 30, 2009 12:00 AM Nursing students wear face masks as they walk out of a hospital in Manila yesterday. …

Rise in global cases of swine flu

The Press Association - ?May 29, 2009?

The World Health Organisation has raised its global tally of swine flu infections to 15510, an increase of more than 2000 cases in two days. …

Nunavut records first case of swine flu

The Canadian Press - ?May 29, 2009?

IQALUIT, Nunavut — Nunavut has its first confirmed case of swine flu. Territorial health officials say an individual with pre-existing medical conditions …

Lawmakers to DepEd: Postpone class opening

ABS CBN News - ?May 29, 2009?

Several lawmakers on Friday joined the clamor for the postponement of the start of classes scheduled on June 1 to prevent the spread of the A (H1N1) virus …

WHO tally on A(H1N1): 15510 cases, 99 deaths

GMA news.tv - ?May 29, 2009?

GENEVA — The World Health Organization says its global tally of swine flu cases has increased to 15510. WHO says the disease has now been reported in 53 …

Fifth H1N1 case confirmed

Swissinfo - ?May 29, 2009?

A fifth case of swine flu has been confirmed in Switzerland, the medical authorities in canton Vaud said on Thursday. The 35-year-old woman was diagnosed …

H1N1 Swine Flu Headlines for 5/27/09

admin — Wed, 27 May 2009 05:02:13 +0000

A/H1N1 flu cases continue to rise across world

Xinhua

BEIJING, May 27 (Xinhua) — The number of A/H1N1 flu infections continues to rise in the world over the past 24 hours. The Mexican Health Ministry said on …

Australia state to carry out mass H1N1 treatment

Reuters

CANBERRA, May 27 (Reuters) – An Australian state hit hardest by the H1N1 virus will carry out mass treatment with anti-viral drugs for people suspected of …

Singapore has confirmed its first case of Influenza A (H1N1).

TODAYonline - ?35 minutes ago?

The patient is currently being treated at the Communicable Disease Centre at Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) and is in stable condition. …

Swine flu closings force schools to squeeze schedules

Chicago Tribune - ?55 minutes ago?

By Tara Malone | Tribune reporter The swine flu outbreak that closed nearly three dozen schools in the Chicago area amid early concerns about containing the …

Australia defends swine flu cruise ship handling

AFP - ?1 hour ago?

SYDNEY (AFP) — Australian authorities defended a decision to let 2000 passengers off a cruise ship where there was a suspected swine flu outbreak, …

Health officials: most cases of A/H1N1 flu unreported in US

Xinhua - ?1 hour ago?

HOUSTON, May 26 (Xinhua) — The number of confirmed cases of A/H1N1 flu in the state of North Carolina is likely much greater than the 14 that have been …

Swine flu: brace yourselves, Roxon warns

ABC Online - ?1 hour ago?

The number of cases is expected to jump in the next few days. (ABC News: Michael Sampey) Australians should brace for a spike in the number of swine flu …

Two more die of swine flu in New York

Press Trust of India - ?1 hour ago?

New York, May 27 (PTI) Two patients, infected with the deadly swine flu virus have died here taking the number of people succumbing to the disease to four …

Singapore confirms first H1N1 flu case

AsiaOne - ?1 hour ago?

Singapore has confirmed its first case of Influenza A (H1N1), the country’s Health Ministry (MOH) said today. The patient, a 22-year-old Singaporean woman, …

Singapore has first H1N1 flu case; woman quarantined

Reuters - ?1 hour ago?

SINGAPORE, May 27 (Reuters) – The Singapore government on Wednesday confirmed the city-state’s first H1N1 flu case, a 22-year-old Singaporean woman who is …

Swine Flu scare appears to be subsiding

WIVB - ?1 hour ago?

The Erie County Health Department notified News 4 Tuesday that it will no longer contact the local media to update new cases of the H1N1 virus. …

Singapore confirms first case of swine flu

AFP - ?1 hour ago?

SINGAPORE (AFP) — A 22-year-old Singaporean woman who returned from New York has tested positive for swine flu, in the city-state’s first confirmed case, …

Singapore confirms its first A(H1N1) case

GMA news.tv - ?1 hour ago?

SINGAPORE — Singapore’s health ministry has confirmed the country’s first swine flu case, a 22-year-old local woman who picked up the virus after visiting …

Singapore confirms first case of Influenza A/H1N1

Philippine Star - ?2 hours ago?

SINGAPORE (Xinhua) – A 22-year-old Singaporean woman was confirmed to be Singapore’s first case of Influenza A/H1N1 on Wednesday. …

Asia has four new H1N1 cases

Straits Times - ?34 minutes ago?

FOUR MORE people in Asia were tested positive for the A(H1N1) flu on Wednesday. South Korea confirmed two more cases of swine flu, raising the country’s …

Swine flu nears

Trinidad & Tobago Express - ?2 hours ago?

SWINE FLU is getting closer to home than previously thought and medical organisations are questioning Government’s ability to cope with a possible outbreak. …

S Korea confirms two more new flu cases

Xinhua - ?2 hours ago?

SEOUL, May 27 (Xinhua) — South Korea’s health authorities said Wednesday they have confirmed two more cases of Influenza A/H1N1, raising the number of …

Suspected H1N1 flu case reported in S China

China Daily - ?3 hours ago?

GUANGZHOU — The health authorities of southern China’s Guangdong Province reported a new suspected A(H1N1) influenza case early Wednesday. …

4 NYC deaths linked to swine flu

The Associated Press - ?3 hours ago?

NEW YORK (AP) — The deaths of two more New Yorkers were linked to swine flu Tuesday as the city struggled to contain the outbreak of the virus in its …

Two More New Yorkers With Swine Flu Die

New York Times - ?1 hour ago?

A waiting area at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn was converted to a flu clinic, which was filled with patients who were awaiting evaluation on …

New cases of Swine Flu continue to grow in Ohio, US

Bizjournals.com - ?4 hours ago?

Ohio now has 16 confirmed cases of Swine Flu, including the second in the Dayton region. The H1N1 virus is now in nine different counties as it continues to …

Swine flu: No plans to restrict travel

ABC Online - ?4 hours ago?

Federal Health Minister Nicola Roxon says there are no plans to restrict domestic travel despite an expected jump in the number of swine flu cases. …

CDC expert says flu outbreak is dying down — for now

USA Today - ?4 hours ago?

By Alex Wong, Getty Images By Steve Sternberg, USA TODAY The nation’s epidemic of new H1N1 flu may have peaked except in New York , New Jersey and New …

Roxon defends decision to let passengers leave cruise ship

The Age - ?5 hours ago?

Federal Health Minister Nicola Roxon says the decision to let passengers leave a cruise ship in Sydney on Monday, including some confirmed or suspected …

Number of Vic flu cases continues to climb

ABC Online - ?5 hours ago?

The number of confirmed cases in Victoria has risen to 32. (Supplied: US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention) The number of confirmed cases of swine …

Victorian swine flu count rises

The Australian - ?5 hours ago?

The Pacific Dawn cruise ship has left behind 14 confirmed cases of Swine Flu. 05/09 Sky News Victorian Health Minister Daniel Andrews says three new swine …

Third case of swine flu confirmed in east of State

Irish Times - ?5 hours ago?

A THIRD case of swine flu has been confirmed in the Republic, the Department of Health has said. Its chief medical officer Dr Tony Holohan said that the …

More research needed to develop successful swine flu vaccine: WHO

CBC.ca - ?6 hours ago?

The World Health Organization isn’t yet ready to advise vaccine makers on whether they should divert production to make swine flu shots instead of vaccines …

Education, Health bosses defend school swine flu policies

WA today - ?6 hours ago?

Children whose families recently returned from either Mexico, the United States, Japan, Panama and Canada should stay home. The WA Education and Health …

CDC Prepares for Swine Flu Surge in Fall

WebMD - ?6 hours ago?

By Daniel J. DeNoon May 26, 2009 – As the US swine flu epidemic eases — except in the Northeast — the CDC is shifting its focus to preparing for a surge …

H1N1 Swine Flu Headlines for 5/26/09

admin — Tue, 26 May 2009 05:02:58 +0000

The Associated Press - ?

CHICAGO (AP) — Authorities in Mexico announced three more swine flu deaths and the United States and Canada one more death each as the world’s largest …

WHO reports 12954 A(H1N1) cases and 92 deaths

Philippine Star

GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization has confirmed a total of 12954 A(H1N1) cases and 92 deaths. Around 439 new cases of swine flu was added to its …

Swine flu: confirmed cases hit 44

ABC Online - ?2 hours ago?

The number of swine flu cases in Australia has risen to 44, with eight more Victorians confirmed as having the virus and Queensland recording a further five …

H1N1 flu infects 13000 people in 46 countries – WHO

Reuters - ?3 hours ago?

GENEVA, May 26 (Reuters) – The World Health Organisation said on Tuesday that nearly 13000 people have been confirmed infected with the new H1N1 flu strain …

Swine flu factor probed in death

Toronto Star - ?3 hours ago?

A 44-year-old Scarborough man with chronic health problems who died suddenly Saturday had swine flu, but results of the test done when he was ill didn’t …

WHO: Swine flu now up to 12954 cases, 92 deaths

Boston Herald - ?3 hours ago?

By AP GENEVA — The World Health Organization has added 439 new cases of swine flu to its global tally, raising its total of confirmed cases to 12954. …

More pupils sent home after swine flu outbreak

The Age - ?4 hours ago?

Victorian health authorities do not yet know which schools seven children diagnosed with swine flu today attend. The number of Victorian swine flu sufferers …

Swine flu: Two year-old boy latest to catch virus

Telegraph.co.uk - ?5 hours ago?

A two-year-old boy has become one of the latest people in the UK to be confirmed as having swine flu. The toddler is thought to have contracted the disease …

Boy aged 2 is victim of swine flu

Mirror.co.uk - ?6 hours ago?

By Emily Cook 26/05/2009 He is thought to have contracted the disease from a 29-year-old woman recently returned from America and who was diagnosed on …

Two-year-old boy with swine flu

Mirror.co.uk - ?6 hours ago?

A boy of two is confirmed to have swine flu after contracting it from a woman who returned from America. The toddler, from Oxford, is receiving anti-viral …

A/H1N1 confirmed cases continue to rise across world

Xinhua - ?6 hours ago?

BEIJING, May 26 (Xinhua) — The number of A/H1N1 flu cases continued to rise in the world as authorities called for continued vigilance against the new …

SKorea confirms 27th case

Straits Times - ?2 hours ago?

SEOUL – SOUTH Korea on Tuesday confirmed five more cases of swine flu, bringing the total to 27 following a sharp weekend rise in reported infections. …

Canberra man treated for swine flu

The Canberra Times - ?7 hours ago?

A man, 41, is under week-long quarantine and is being treated after his condition was confirmed on Monday evening. The Canberran resident travelled from the …

S Korea confirms 23rd case of influenza A/H1N1 flu

Xinhua - ?10 hours ago?

SEOUL, May 26 (Xinhua) — South Korea’s health authorities on Tuesday confirmed an additional case of influenza A/H1N1, bringing the total number of the …

Ecuador confirms 24 cases of A/H1N1 flu

Xinhua - ?10 hours ago?

QUITO, May 25 (Xinhua) — Ecuadorian Health Minister Caroline Chang said on Monday that the number of confirmed cases of the A/H1N1 flu has risen from 17 to …

Lad of 2 among 4 new pig flu cases

The Sun - ?10 hours ago?

By RHODRI PHILLIPS A BOY aged two was among four new cases of swine flu confirmed yesterday – bringing the UK total to 137. The toddler is thought to have …

Chile reports eight new cases of A/H1N1 flu

Xinhua - ?10 hours ago?

SANTIAGO, May 25 (Xinhua) — The Chilean Health Ministry on Monday reported eight new cases of A/H1N1 flu, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to …

New swine flu case: ‘I’ve had worse paper cuts’

ABC Online - ?10 hours ago?

A Canberra man who has become one of Australia’s latest confirmed swine flu case says he doesn’t even feel very ill. The 41-year-old returned to Canberra …

Second swine flu case confirmed

Irish Times - ?11 hours ago?

A SECOND CASE of swine flu has been confirmed in the Republic, the Department of Health said last evening. Its chief medical officer Dr Tony Holohan said …

Global swine flu death toll approaches 100

AFP - ?12 hours ago?

MEXICO CITY (AFP) — The worldwide death toll for swine flu was creeping up to triple digits on Monday with new deaths in North America, while a clutch of …

Swine flu hits 24 in Victoria

Brisbane Times - ?1 hour ago?

Victoria’s swine flu tally has climbed rapidly to 24 with 10 cases confirmed on Tuesday, as schoolchildren bear the brunt of the potentially deadly virus. …

Mexican A/H1N1 flu deaths rise to 83, infections now at 4541

Xinhua - ?12 hours ago?

MEXICO CITY, May 25 (Xinhua) — Mexico’s Health Ministry has now confirmed a total of 83 deaths from the A/H1N1 flu in the country, three more from the …

17 under isolation found to be free of A (H1N1)

Malaysia Star - ?12 hours ago?

PUTRAJAYA: Health authorities have cleared 17 of 26 people isolated on Sunday at various hospitals against influenza A (H1N1). Health director-general Tan …

Fatal flaw in ‘flu’ defences

Gulf Daily News - ?13 hours ago?

BY LES HORTON, Posted on » Tuesday, May 26, 2009 Bahrain’s defences against swine flu or any other potential pandemic have been seriously undermined by the …

Hospitals warned ‘respect flu alert’

Gulf Daily News - ?13 hours ago?

By MANDEEP SINGH, Posted on » Tuesday, May 26, 2009 PRIVATE hospitals were yesterday threatened with closure if they undermined Bahrain’s efforts to keep …

Second Canadian dies of swine flu

AFP - ?14 hours ago?

OTTAWA (AFP) — A 44-year-old Toronto man has become the second person in Canada to die of swine flu, health officials said Monday, as the latest figures …

Canada reports second A/H1N1 flu death

Xinhua - ?14 hours ago?

OTTAWA, May 25 (Xinhua) — A 44-year-old man has died of A/H1N1flu in Toronto, the second such case in Canada, health officials said on Monday. …

UK swine flu total rises to 137, new Ireland case

eTaiwan News - ?15 hours ago?

AP UK health officials say the number of swine flu cases reported in Britain has risen to 137. Meanwhile Ireland has confirmed its second case of the virus. …

Canada records second H1N1 flu-related death

Reuters Canada - ?15 hours ago?

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Reuters) – Canada has recorded its second death linked to the H1N1 swine flu strain, health officials said on Monday. …

Ontario Confirms First Swine Flu Death, the Second in Canada

Bloomberg - ?15 hours ago?

By Joe Schneider May 25 (Bloomberg) — A 44-year-old man in Toronto died after contracting swine flu, the first confirmed death in Ontario and the second in …

H1N1 Swine Flu Headlines for 5/25/09

admin — Mon, 25 May 2009 05:01:54 +0000

Sydney swine flu lockdown for 2000

Brisbane Times - ?15 minutes ago?

TWO children who arrived in Sydney on a cruise ship yesterday morning and a nine-year-old boy who returned from a holiday in the United States have tested …

UK swine flu total rises to 137, new Ireland case

eTaiwan News - ?23 minutes ago?

AP UK health officials say the number of swine flu cases reported in Britain has risen to 137. Meanwhile Ireland has confirmed its second case of the virus. …

Canada records second H1N1 flu-related death

Reuters Canada - ?28 minutes ago?

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Reuters) – Canada has recorded its second death linked to the H1N1 swine flu strain, health officials said on Monday. …

2nd Case of Swine Flu Confirmed

The Moscow Times - ?30 minutes ago?

26 May 2009By Alexandra Odynova / The Moscow TimesA Kaluga man who returned from his honeymoon in the Dominican Republic has been hospitalized with Russia’s …

Ontario Confirms First Swine Flu Death, the Second in Canada

Bloomberg - ?51 minutes ago?

By Joe Schneider May 25 (Bloomberg) — A 44-year-old man in Toronto died after contracting swine flu, the first confirmed death in Ontario and the second in …

New cases of swine flu on cruise ship

Brisbane Times - ?51 minutes ago?

Two children aboard a cruise ship that arrived in Sydney on Monday are the latest Australian swine flu cases. The boys bring to 22 the number of people …

Canada says man with swine flu dies

The Associated Press - ?1 hour ago?

TORONTO (AP) — Canadian officials are confirming that a Toronto man with swine flu has died. It is the second death of a Canadian with the virus. …

Govt to expand H1N1 prevention campaign

TVNZ - ?2 hours ago?

The government says it’s to expand the health information campaign on the H1N1 Flu, saying that with over 12000 cases in 43 countries, …

Second swine flu case in Republic

BBC News - ?3 hours ago?

A second swine flu case has been confirmed in the Republic, health officials have announced. A woman who lives in the east of the country has tested …

Ontario man in his 40s dies after being infected with swine flu

The Canadian Press - ?9 minutes ago?

TORONTO — Ontario health officials say the province’s first fatal swine flu case had an unspecified chronic medical condition and died rapidly. …

Second Irish swine flu case confirmed

Ireland Online - ?4 hours ago?

“Laboratory test results have today confirmed a second case of Influenza Type A (H1N1) in Ireland,” said a statement released by the HSE. …

Second case of swine flu confirmed

Belfast Telegraph - ?4 hours ago?

The Department of Health’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Tony Holohan said the emergence of this latest case did not come as a surprise. …

Second case of swineflu in Ireland

RTE.ie - ?4 hours ago?

The Department of Health has confirmed a second case of the so-called swineflu in Ireland. Dr Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer of the Department, …

Second swine flu case confirmed

The Press Association - ?4 hours ago?

A second case of swine flu has been confirmed in Ireland, health chiefs said. The Irish Department of Health said the patient is a woman living in the east …

Swine flu kills Toronto man

National Post - ?4 hours ago?

TORONTO — A 44-year-old Toronto man with swine flu and “a chronic pre-existing medical condition” has died, Ontario’s acting chief medical officer of …

50 wedding guests sought for H1N1 flu

Philippine Star - ?5 hours ago?

By Sheila Crisostomo Updated May 26, 2009 12:00 AM MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Health (DOH) is currently searching for 50 people who were guests …

Health And Family

Philippine Star - ?5 hours ago?

Health experts agree that a worldwide influenza epidemic (pandemic) is inevitable. The only unknown is when it will occur and how severe it will be. …

10 new suspected flu cases listed; guidelines at work released

BusinessWorld Online - ?5 hours ago?

FOLLOWING A second confirmed case of influenza A(H1N1) infection, the Department of Health (DoH) yesterday announced 10 new suspected afflictions that have …

Changing the pandemic rules

Reuters Blogs - ?5 hours ago?

The World Health Organisation literally changed the rules of the game while playing it last week, when it said it was rethinking the criteria it would use …

Hospitals inundated as swine flu panic spreads

The Age - ?6 hours ago?

THOUSANDS of Victorian children will be kept home from school this week after more cases of swine flu caused the closure of another school yesterday and …

Beating swine flu

NEWS.com.au - ?6 hours ago?

LEADING medical researchers say lives will be saved if information on suspected and confirmed cases of swine flu is immediately available through a national …

Four more confirmed with swine flu

The Press Association - ?6 hours ago?

Four more people have been confirmed with the swine flu virus, taking the total number in the UK to 137, health officials said. The four new cases, …

New measures introduced as swine flu spreads

ABC Online - ?6 hours ago?

So far 20 Australians have been diagnosed with swine flu, including the first confirmed case in Western Australia. Children and teachers returning from …

Experts eye Flu strategy

Business Mirror - ?7 hours ago?

THE Department of Health (DOH) chief is eyeing a shift in the strategy for detecting the Influenza A(H1N1) virus to an “early detection and case management …

Alert, not yet alarmed

The Age - ?7 hours ago?

The number of confirmed cases is growing daily yet the so-called swine flu’s relative lack of clout has surprised experts. Nick Miller reports. …

H1N1 flu spreads to Taiwan, Kuwait, Iceland: WHO

Reuters - ?7 hours ago?

GENEVA (Reuters) – The World Health Organization said on Monday the H1N1 flu strain has spread to Taiwan, Kuwait, Iceland, Switzerland and Honduras, …

Swine flu cases escalate

The Australian - ?9 hours ago?

THE global tally of recorded swine flu cases has risen to 12515, including 91 deaths, the United Nations’ World Health Organisation said today. …

The H1N1 Epidemic

TIME - ?10 hours ago?

By BRYAN WALSH Katsumi Kasahara / AP The H1N1 flu seems a far cry from the mass killer it was feared to be when it first emerged in Mexico in April. …

WHO says swine flu cases in 46 countries

GMA news.tv - ?10 hours ago?

GENEVA — The World Health Organization says Honduras, Iceland and Kuwait have become the latest countries to confirm cases of swine flu. …

Filipino family cleared of A/H1N1 flu infection in Macao

Xinhua - ?11 hours ago?

MANILA, May 25 (Xinhua) — The Philippine government on Monday said Macao authorities discharged a Filipino family quarantined last week in the Chinese …

H1N1 Swine Flu Headlines for 5/22/09

admin — Fri, 22 May 2009 19:50:36 +0000

WHO Chief Resists Calls to Quickly Declare Influenza Pandemic

Voice of America - ?1 hour ago?

By Lisa Schlein The director-general of the World Health Organization, Margaret Chan, has closed the agency’s annual conference with a warning that nations …

Disease Hunters Add Swine Flu Genome to Arsenal

Wired News - ?1 hour ago?

By Alexis Madrigal The genetic portrait of the novel swine flu strain that’s still spreading around the globe has been completed, but some mysteries remain. …

WHO: swine flu to get worse

Radio Netherlands - ?2 hours ago?

The World Health Organisation warns that swine flu infections are likely to become worse and cause more deaths. It calls for the H1N1 strain to be watched …

CDC tests candidate viruses for swine flu vaccine

The Associated Press - ?2 hours ago?

WASHINGTON (AP) — Government scientists are moving a step closer to a possible swine flu vaccine, analyzing two candidate viruses that might be used to brew …

Tests of new flu virus suggests more are out there

Reuters - ?3 hours ago?

By Maggie Fox, Health and Science Editor WASHINGTON, May 22 (Reuters) – The most complete analysis yet of the new H1N1 swine flu virus shows it must have …

Swine flu round up

Nature.com (subscription) - ?4 hours ago?

All Nature’s swine flu coverage is collected on our news special page. These regular updates on The Great Beyond round up the latest from other news sources …

WHO chief warns of danger, unpredicability of A/H1N1 virus

Xinhua - ?4 hours ago?

GENEVA, May 22 (Xinhua) — The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday again warned governments of the danger and unpredictability of the …

Three more test positive for (A)H1N1 virus

Taipei Times - ?4 hours ago?

By Jimmy Chuang Three more people have tested positive for the (A)H1N1 flu virus, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said yesterday, bringing Taiwan’s …

UK swine flu cases rise to 120

The Press Association - ?4 hours ago?

Five new cases of swine flu have been confirmed, taking the UK total to 117, health officials said. The Health Protection Agency (HPA) said the new cases …

Let’s not sit back over flu threat

Daily Nation - ?5 hours ago?

By HENRY OWOURPosted Friday, May 22 2009 at 18:35 It was first named Mexican flu and when Mexico protested, it was renamed swine flu and this annoyed animal …

Swine flu genes circulated undetected for years

The Associated Press - ?5 hours ago?

WASHINGTON (AP) — Genes included in the new swine flu may have been circulating undetected in pigs for at least a decade, according to researchers who have …

Eight more UK cases of swine flu

BBC News - ?5 hours ago?

Eight new cases of swine flu have been confirmed in the UK, bringing the total number to 120, while 169 other possible cases are under investigation. …

UK confirms 5 new cases of swine flu

GMA news.tv - ?5 hours ago?

LONDON — British health authorities have confirmed five new cases of swine flu, bringing the country’s total to 117. The Health Protection Authority said …

WHO: 42 Countries Report Swine Flu Cases

Voice of America - ?5 hours ago?

By VOA News The World Health Organization says 42 countries are reporting there have been more than 11000 cases of the swine influenza A-H1N1 virus. …

Pig populations need to be monitored for emerging flu viruses in …

The Canadian Press - ?6 hours ago?

TORONTO — An international team of researchers warns pig populations will need to be closely monitored in future for emerging influenza viruses. …

Warning as swine flu surges past 10000 mark

Brisbane Times - ?6 hours ago?

GENEVA: The global swine flu caseload has reached the 10000 mark and the crisis has escalated in Asia, despite stringent government efforts to contain the …

‘Subtle, sneaky’ swine flu could hit poor nations: WHO

AFP - ?2 hours ago?

GENEVA (AFP) — World Health Organisation chief Margaret Chan urged developing countries on Friday to be prepared for more severe cases of the “subtle, …

Flu Spreads, but Some Countries Ease Measures

New York Times - ?8 hours ago?

By SHARON OTTERMAN Japanese authorities began to ease measures aimed at controlling the spread of swine flu on Friday, saying the virus was not as lethal as …

Japan’s Mask Supply Falters as Flu and Fear Spread

Wall Street Journal - ?8 hours ago?

By JURO OSAWA TOKYO — Japanese makers of surgical masks say that despite boosting production amid the spread of A/H1N1 influenza, they can’t keep up with …

Japan eases anti-swine flu measures

AFP - ?8 hours ago?

TOKYO (AFP) — Japan on Friday eased its measures aimed at controlling the spread of swine flu, saying the virus was not as virulent as feared, …

Asia-Pacific to enter flu season

Straits Times - ?9 hours ago?

MANILA – THE change of seasons in the Asia-Pacific region could make it easier for swine flu to spread, World Health Organisation (WHO) officials warned on …

Swine Flu Must Be Global to Spark Pandemic, WHO Says

Bloomberg - ?9 hours ago?

By Jason Gale Japan’s swine flu taskforce eased policies on quarantine and flight inspections and downplayed the severity of the virus in new guidelines …

When is a pandemic not a pandemic?

Nature.com (subscription) - ?9 hours ago?

Arguments about the pandemic status of swine flu are a distraction from tackling the outbreak, warns Declan Butler. As the influenza A (H1N1) swine flu …

WHO warns of double influenza threat as south hemisphere enters winter

Xinhua - ?10 hours ago?

MANILA, May 22 (Xinhua) — The spread of the influenza A/H1N1 virus may pick up in the Asia Pacific region with the onset of southern winter and the threat …

WHO tally on A(H1N1): 11168 cases, 86 deaths

GMA news.tv - ?11 hours ago?

GENEVA — The World Health Organization says Chile, Japan and the United States have reported dozens of new swine flu cases, taking the global tally to 11168 …

Japan revises policies regarding new flu

Xinhua - ?11 hours ago?

TOKYO, May 22 (Xinhua) — The Japanese government revised its policies on fighting against the A/H1N1 flu due to relatively low fatality, even though the …

Japan eases flu controls as global infections rise

AFP - ?11 hours ago?

TOKYO (AFP) — Japan followed Mexico City in easing measures aimed at halting the spread of swine flu on Friday, saying it is not as virulent as first feared …

Two more countries report confirmed A/H1N1 flu cases

Xinhua - ?12 hours ago?

BEIJING, May 21 (Xinhua) — Two more countries in Latin America and Asia — Honduras and the Philippine — have reported their first confirmed A/H1N1 …

Swine Flu Infects More People in Japan; US Death Toll Climbs

Bloomberg - ?14 hours ago?

By Stuart Biggs and Eijiro Ueno May 22 (Bloomberg) — Swine flu spread to more people in Japan as the government moderated its response to the outbreak, …

US swine flu toll rises to nine

Hindustan Times - ?14 hours ago?

The number of confirmed deaths from the A(H1N1) influenza virus in the US rose to nine after the death of a young man in Utah, the federal Centres for …

H1N1 Swine Flu Headlines for 5/21/09

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In Japan, Swine Flu Is Spreading With Surprising Speed

TIME

By Coco Masters / Tokyo Thursday, May. 21, 2009 The number of swine flu cases in Japan are escalating with surprising speed, and health officials are not …

WHO’s tally of A/H1N1 cases rises to 11034

Xinhua

GENEVA, May 21 (Xinhua) — The world’s total number of confirmed A/H1N1 flu cases has risen to 11034, including 85 deaths, the World Health Organization …

No need for Phase 6 yet

Straits Times -

GENEVA – WHO chief Margaret Chan on Thursday listed criteria that might prompt her to declare a flu pandemic, including the spread of swine flu in the …

Infections of A/H1N1 flu amount to 290 in Japan

Xinhua

TOKYO, May 21 (Xinhua) — With new cases reported in Osaka and Hyogo prefectures, confirmed cases of A/H1N1 flu amounted to 290 in Japan on Thursday. …

Melbourne’s swine flu infection count rises to six victims

Melbourne Herald Sun

A CLASSMATE of three brothers infected with swine flu has gone done with the potentially fatal bug. She was one of two new cases diagnosed pn Thursday night …

US swine flu deaths hit double-digits

The Associated Press

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Swine flu forced Christina Huitron to make a choice no mother should ever have to make. On Wednesday she told doctors to take her …

Taiwan confirms second case of swine flu

eTaiwan News

AP The Department of Health made the announcement in a cell phone text message Thursday but did not provide details. The island’s first case was reported …

2 more confirmed cases of A/H1N1 flu in Australia

Xinhua

CANBERRA, May 21 (Xinhua) — Two more cases of A/H1N1 flu, including a classmate of a Melbourne boy already diagnosed with the illness, have been detected …

WHO swine flu tally tops 11000 cases, 85 deaths

GMA news.tv

GENEVA – The World Health Organization has raised its tally of swine flu cases around the world to 11034 and 85 deaths. WHO says most of the new 791 cases …

WHO chief to seek deal on sharing flu virus samples

Reuters - ?2 hours ago?

By Laura MacInnis GENEVA (Reuters) – Countries facing an imminent flu pandemic are making progress on an agreement on how to share drugs, vaccines and the …

Japan reports 281 swine flu cases, PM urges calm

AFP - ?2 hours ago?

TOKYO (AFP) — Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso on Thursday again urged the public to stay calm as a total of 281 swine flu cases were reported, …

Australia confirms 9th swine flu case

ABC Online - ?2 hours ago?

By Rachael Brown for PM Two people in Melbourne are the most recent Australians to contract the virus. (AAP: William West) Another two cases of swine flu …

Australia reports more cases of swine flu

AFP - ?2 hours ago?

SYDNEY (AFP) — Australia on Thursday reported two new infections of swine flu in a young child and a Mexican woman, raising the country’s cases to seven as …

WHO hesitates to declare pandemic

AFP - ?2 hours ago?

GENEVA (AFP) — A month after the world was alerted to a potential flu pandemic, the WHO was caught Thursday between the spread of the new swine flu virus to …

Two more cases of swine flu confirmed in Victoria

Melbourne Herald Sun - ?3 hours ago?

TWO more cases of human swine flu in Victoria have been detected tonight, Health Minister Daniel Andrews said. One is a classmate of the 10-year-old boy …

H1N1 flu must be global before Phase 6: WHO chief

Reuters - ?3 hours ago?

GENEVA (Reuters) – The head of the World Health Organization said on Thursday she would not hesitate to raise the global pandemic alert to the top of the …

Japan mask-maker stocks climb as flu comes to Tokyo

Reuters - ?3 hours ago?

TOKYO, May 21 (Reuters) – Shares of Japanese medical mask makers rose on Thursday, a day after the first case of the H1N1 flu virus was confirmed in Tokyo, …

Mexico swine flu toll rises to 75

Sify - ?3 hours ago?

Mexico City: The number of confirmed deaths from influenza A(H1N1) in Mexico has risen to 75, the health ministry said. The ministry said on Wednesday that …

Australia’s swine flu count at 7

ABC Online - ?3 hours ago?

MARK COLVIN: Australia’s swine flu count rose to seven today after two cases were confirmed in Victoria and New South Wales. In Melbourne, a Mexican tourist …

Malaysian Students Abroad Advised To Defer Holiday Travel If Unwell

Bernama - ?4 hours ago?

PUTRAJAYA, May 21 (Bernama) — Malaysian students abroad, especially in the United States planning to come home during the summer holidays are advised to …

Swine Flu Reaches Tokyo Area After School’s US Trip

Bloomberg - ?4 hours ago?

By Stuart Biggs and Eijiro Ueno May 21 (Bloomberg) — Two high school students have been confirmed as the first cases of swine flu in the Tokyo area after …

mclean County announces first swine flu case

Chicago Tribune - ?4 hours ago?

AP The mclean County Health Department on Wednesday announced that a 55-year-old man tested positive for the virus earlier this week. …

Malaysia recommends nations screen citizens, travellers at exits

New Straits Times - ?5 hours ago?

By : Annie Freeda Cruez Malaysia has tabled a recommendation to the World Health Organisation that all nations should screen their citizens and travellers …

Swine flu cases in Victoria could rise with more people being …

The Australian - ?5 hours ago?

AT least one other Victorian is being tested for the H1N1 swine flu virus, potentially raising the number of infected cases to five. …

H1N1 virus spreads in Asia, protection wobbly

Reuters - ?5 hours ago?

By Isabel Reynolds and Yoko Nishikawa TOKYO, May 21 (Reuters) – The spread of the new H1N1 virus in Asia showed no signs of slowing on Thursday as new …

H1N1 flu spreads in Asia

Straits Times - ?6 hours ago?

TOKYO (AP) – As the first cases of swine flu were confirmed in Japan’s capital, officials Thursday broadened their anti-epidemic measures and online prices …

Japan’s tally of new-flu infections reaches 283

Japan Today - ?6 hours ago?

The tally of new-influenza infections in Japan continues to rise, reaching 283 on Thursday with new cases confirmed in Osaka and Hyogo prefectures mostly …

Japan girls with swine flu attended mock UN meet

AFP - ?6 hours ago?

TOKYO (AFP) — Two Japanese schoolgirls who have caught swine flu had attended a mock conference in New York reportedly joined by 2300 students from around …

Another swine flu case confirmed

ABC Online - ?7 hours ago?

By Simon Lauder for The World Today and staff Australia’s health alert level has not been increased despite the new cases. (AAP Image: Dave Hunt) The World …

Swine Flu Reaches Tokyo

Forbes - ?7 hours ago?

Swine flu is expected to spread more rapidly and extensively in Japan after the virus reached Tokyo, one of the world’s most populous metropolitan areas, …

H1N1 Swine Flu Headlines for 5/20/09

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Glaxo sees more big orders for H1N1 flu vaccine

Reuters - ?1 hour ago?

By Ben Hirschler LONDON, May 20 (Reuters) – GlaxoSmithKline (GSK.L) expects to book further big orders for the H1N1 flu vaccine it is developing, …

UK confirms 2 new cases of swine flu

eTaiwan News - ?3 hours ago?

AP British health authorities have confirmed two new cases of swine flu, bringing the country’s total to 109 and passing Spain to become the hardest-hit …

New flu cases move beyond ties to Mexico

National Post - ?3 hours ago?

Contracting swine flu from a woman coughing on the subway is now a greater threat than getting the virus from a Mexican vacationer, health officials …

Swine flu could infect half of Wales, health minister warns

WalesOnline - ?3 hours ago?

A SWINE flu pandemic could infect up to half the population of Wales, the Health Minister said today. Edwina Hart said the NHS, councils and other …

Swine flu contained but officials still on guard

New Zealand Herald - ?3 hours ago?

By Martin Johnston Mexico’s doctors battled the deadly flu last month. Photo / AP New Zealand has contained its outbreak of swine flu but health officials …

Official: Closing school with 8 swine flu cases made sense

Newsday - ?3 hours ago?

With eight students from one Valley Stream school diagnosed with swine flu, closing the school through the holiday weekend made the most sense under the …

10000 cases of swine flu reported worldwide: WHO

CBC.ca - ?3 hours ago?

The confirmed tally of swine flu cases worldwide has risen to 10243, including 80 deaths, the World Health Organization said Wednesday. …

67 discharged A/H1N1 cases; three still pending test results

BusinessWorld Online - ?4 hours ago?

SUSPECTED CASES of influenza A/H1N1 that were discharged rose to 67 even as the Department of Health (DoH) identified two new cases and is still waiting for …

Developments on swine flu worldwide

The Associated Press - ?4 hours ago?

Key developments on swine flu outbreaks, according to US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, World Health Organization and government officials: …

Two new swine flu cases confirmed

BBC News - ?4 hours ago?

Two new cases of swine flu have been confirmed in England by the Department of Health, taking the UK total to 109. The new cases involve an adult and a …

Confirmed, probable A/H1N1 flu cases in US rise to 5710

Xinhua - ?4 hours ago?

WASHINGTON, May 20 (Xinhua) — The number of confirmed and probable human A/H1N1 flu cases has risen to 5710 in 48 US states, with eight deaths, …

Swine Flu Closes More Schools as Worldwide Cases Exceed 10000

ABC News - ?4 hours ago?

By DAN CHILDS and LAUREN COX A month after swine first appeared on the global health scene, a growing number of schools in New York, Houston and Boston have …

Disease outbreaks, not only flu

Philippine Star - ?4 hours ago?

Thank God, a swine flu vaccine is in the making, although the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a recent report that the virus samples are not growing …

Two new swine flu cases confirmed

The Press Association - ?4 hours ago?

Two new cases of swine flu have been confirmed in London, taking the UK total to 109, health officials said. The Department of Health said the new cases …

Swine Flu Cases Surge Above 10000

Voice of America - ?4 hours ago?

By VOA News The World Health Organization says the number of global H1N1 swine flu cases has surged beyond 10200 and the death toll has climbed to 80. …

WHO’s tally of A/H1N1 cases rises over 10000

Xinhua - ?5 hours ago?

GENEVA, May 20 (Xinhua) — The world’s total number of lab confirmed A/H1N1 flu cases has risen to 10243, including 80 deaths, the World Health Organization …

Be alert for flu

Melbourne Herald Sun - ?5 hours ago?

JUST a few weeks ago, the World Health Organisation was warning that a swine flu pandemic could infect up to a third of the world’s population. …

Five new Australian cases of swine flu confirmed

NEWS.com.au - ?5 hours ago?

By Kate Sikora FIVE new Australian swine flu cases were confirmed yesterday as the deadly virus officially arrived in NSW. Last night the Federal Government …

Swine flu round up

Nature.com (subscription) - ?6 hours ago?

All Nature’s swine flu coverage is collected on our news special page. These regular updates on The Great Beyond round up the latest from other news sources …

Swine Flu Hits Sick People the Hardest: CDC

Atlanta Journal Constitution - ?6 hours ago?

WEDNESDAY, May 20 (HealthDay News) — Underscoring the belief that the new H1N1 swine flu is no more dangerous than regular flu, US health officials said …

Social rationality should prevail to prevent flu epidemic

Xinhua - ?7 hours ago?

BEIJING, May 20 (Xinhua) — UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and Dr. Margaret Chan, head of the World Health Organization, on Tuesday urged 30 …

H1N1 flu deaths and cases edge higher: WHO

Reuters - ?7 hours ago?

GENEVA (Reuters) – The number of confirmed cases of the new Influenza A (H1N1) flu has risen to 10243 and the death toll has edged up to 80, …

Regular flu lingers, but it’s not too late for shots

msnbc.com - ?7 hours ago?

By JoNel Aleccia There may be no vaccine yet to protect against the spreading swine flu, but in a season when ordinary influenza is also threatening to …

Swine flu cases pass 10000 mark

The Press Association - ?7 hours ago?

Swine flu cases worldwide have soared past 10000 as health chiefs continued discussions in Geneva on how best to fight the disease. …

Confirmed swine flu cases pass 10000 mark

Belfast Telegraph - ?8 hours ago?

The number of confirmed swine flu cases around the world has passed the 10000 mark, according to the World Health Organisation. The UN agency says the virus …

Australia confirms four more cases of swine flu

Malaysia Star - ?8 hours ago?

SYDNEY (AP): Australia confirmed four new cases of swine flu on Wednesday, including two schoolboys whose classes were quarantined as a precaution. …

Australia records four cases of H1N1 in one day

Reuters - ?8 hours ago?

SYDNEY, May 20, (Reuters) – Australia confirmed four new cases of H1N1 on Wednesday, with three brothers and another child diagnosed with “swine flu” after …

Australia reports four new cases of swine flu

AFP - ?8 hours ago?

SYDNEY (AFP) — Australia reported four new cases of swine flu Wednesday, including three young brothers, raising the overall number of confirmed infections …

Russia says vaccine against A/H1N1 flu virus under research

Xinhua - ?8 hours ago?

MOSCOW, May 20 (Xinhua) — Russia is actively developing a vaccine against the A/H1N1 flu virus, a senior Russian lawmaker said on Wednesday. …

Health Dept. tests 2 more for flu virus

Inquirer.net - ?9 hours ago?

By Dona Pazzibugan MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DoH) has identified two new suspected cases of Influenza A(H1N1), both of whom arrived …

H1N1 Swine Flu Headlines for May 19

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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 5/18/2009

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