H1N1 (referred to as “swine flu” early on) is a new influenza virus causing illness in people. This new virus was first detected in people in the United States in April 2009. Other countries, including Mexico and Canada, have reported people sick with this new virus. This virus is spreading from person-to-person, probably in much the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses spread.
Swine flu 2009 - data:
- According to WHO, till today 898 positive cases have been found in 18 countries.
- In USA, 226 cases have been confirmed.
- In Mexico only there are 568 confirmed cases and 22 deaths have been reported.
- In China 1 positive case has been detected who traveled by Mexican airline from Mexico.
- No positive case has been confirmed in India yet.
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