The number of people infected with the pandemic A/H1N1 swine flu virus is on the rise in Russia and Europe, a senior Russian official said. Russia’s chief sanitary doctor, Gennady Onishchenko, said A-type flu viruses account for about 71 percent of all seasonal flu cases in Europe, and 93 percent of them are swine flu. [...]
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Swine flu rising in Russia, Europe
January 17th, 2011 |
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WHO declares swine flu pandemic over
August 11th, 2010 |
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The World Health Organization has declared an end to the H1N1 swine flu pandemic. In making the announcement, WHO Director-General, Dr. Margaret Chan said the new H1N1 virus has largely run its course and the world is now moving into the post-pandemic period.
Swine flu: Watch those pigs!
June 17th, 2010 |
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The threat from the A/H1N1 virus has not yet disappeared
TO MANY, the swine flu panic of 2009 was an overreaction. As the bug spread from Mexico, health officials began to fear the worst. The World Health Organisation declared it to be a pandemic. Airports and schools were shut down, and manufacturers were ordered to work double-time to produce a suitable vaccine.
Though the strains of A/H1N1 virus that caused the panic did not prove particularly deadly outside Mexico, officials gave warning that this might change. It is common for viruses that originate in animals and go on to afflict humans to evolve by recombining their genetic material with that of other strains. This can make them more virulent. In the case of A/H1N1, however, the bug remained mostly benign, so popular attention has faded. That is a mistake, argues a study published this week in Science. …
Health Minister: Pandemic not finished
January 31st, 2010 |
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Health Minister Tomica Milosavljević told daily VeÄernje novosti that the swine flu pandemic has not yet ended. He said that the flu season lasts until April in the northern hemisphere.
WHO looks at claims of exaggerated swine flu danger
January 19th, 2010 |
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The H1N1 pandemic long seemed like a looming catastrophe – but it never came. Now, the World Health Organization investigates allegations that it exaggerated the danger, boosting the profits of pharmaceutical companies.
Greece cancels order for swine flu vaccine
January 19th, 2010 |
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Novosti) Greece has cancelled an order for about eight million batches of the vaccine against swine flu, local media said citing the government sources.
Greece had previously ordered over 11 million batches to vaccinate its entire population, and has received 3.6 million batches, worth 25 million euro ($36 million) from that order.
“The state will pay only [...]
Five swine flu cases in Delhi
January 19th, 2010 |
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Five more people, including a child, were Monday diagnosed with swine flu, officials said.
“Five swine flu cases took Delhi’s infection tally due to influenza A (H1N1) to 9,600,” a health ministry official told IANS.
With 9,600 cases, Delhi continues to lead the national infection tally. The death toll in the city remains unchanged at 89.
55 million Americans hit by swine flu
January 16th, 2010 |
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An estimated 55 million Americans were infected with the H1N1 swine flu from the time the disease first emerged in mid-April until mid-December, and about 11,200 people died, according to official figures.
The flu, which is no longer causing widespread activity after peaking in November in 48 states, has also led to an estimated 246,000 hospitalisations, [...]
Swine flu cases touch 9,580 in Delhi
January 15th, 2010 |
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With five new cases, the total number of swine flu cases in the capital touched 9,580, a health official Thursday said.
“There were five new cases of Influenza A (H1N1) reported today, of which two were children. This has increased the total number of cases to 9,580,” Anjana Prakash, assistant nodal officer for swine flu in [...]
Man dies of swine flu in Delhi, city toll 88
January 14th, 2010 |
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A man died of swine flu in the capital Wednesday taking the toll in the city due to the pandemic virus to 88, an official said.
“One male died at the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital,” Anjana Prakash, Delhi’s deputy nodal officer for swine flu, told IANS.
With this the cumulative death figure in the capital has reached [...]
Import of swine flu shots suspended
January 13th, 2010 |
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The Serbian government has decided to suspend until further notice the purchase of swine flu vaccines. Serbia has a contract to buy some three million units from Swiss manufacturer Novartis.
Serbia halts purchase of swine flu vaccines
January 12th, 2010 |
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The Serbian government recommended on Tuesday to the Public Health Institute to halt further procurement of swine flu vaccines. This was confirmed by Health Minister Tomica Milosavljević, who spoke in Belgrade this afternoon.
France: Row brewing over swine flu
January 4th, 2010 |
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France’s government has been accused of over-reacting to the threat of Swine flu and of wasting tax payers’ money. The criticism comes from the opposition as the government confirmed it was selling off excess doses of the vaccine.
Robert Pattinson Smooched By Swine Flu Sufferer
December 18th, 2009 |
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Twilight star Robert Pattinson blew a gasket on a female fan after the teen jumped out of a stalled vehicle and planted a wet one right on Pattz smacks after telling him she was getting over swine flu.
A National Enquirer snitch claims The Twilight Saga: New Moon hunk lashed out the beauty, who planted [...]
When a fan with swine flu kissed Robert Pattinson
December 18th, 2009 |
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A female fan gave Robert Pattinson swine flu scare when she kissed him after telling that she was getting over the flu.
The girl reportedly jumped out of a stopped car told the ‘Twilight’ hunk that she was recovering from swine flu and kissed on his lips in a rush.
“My mom wouldn’t pull the car over [...]
Swine flu toll touches 684
December 14th, 2009 |
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New Delhi: Swine flu toll has now touches to 684, with 3 more persons succumbed to flu today. At the same time, 175 fresh cases were reported nationwide. Delhi is topping the list.
With the fresh cases, the total number of those afflicted by the disease has touched 21,731. All the 175 cases reported during the [...]
India get all clear after duo’s swine flu scare
December 13th, 2009 |
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State health official GC Bansal says India pace bowler Shanthakumaran Sreesanth has recovered from swine flu, while other team members had been cleared of the virus despite suffering flu-like symptoms. Sreesanth, who tested positive for the H1N1 virus on Friday, and opening batsman Gambhir missed
Swine flu victimizes 1 in Rajasthan and 3 in Gujarat
December 7th, 2009 |
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Jaipur: With winter season kicking in, health authorities fear of a second wave of H1N1. Three people died of swine flu in Gujarat while 1 case was from Rajasthan.
The official state death figure stands at 48 till now and 333 people have been tested positive.
The three who died in Civil Hospital were Makshree Bhojraj, 21, [...]
Two more swine flu cases
December 5th, 2009 |
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Bangalore: With two more positive cases of swine flu the total number of effected turns to 1590 and the death cases registered due to the pandemic raises to 122 after the death of a woman in the city.
According to the reports, the lady,36, who died on the next day after she got admitted to a [...]
Swine flu continues to subside
December 4th, 2009 |
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397 cases of swine flu and 23 fatal cases have been confirmed so far in Serbia, though the number of cases are continuing to steadily declining. According to the data of the Torlak Institute laboratory for respiratory viruses, the last deaths were registered on November 27-28 in Golubac, Bela Crkva, Kragujevac, Novi Sad and Belgrade—a patient from Niš who had a serious case of flu and was hospitalized at Military Medical Academy in Belgrade.