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. …
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.
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.
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 [...]
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
Two die in China after swine flu vaccine
November 14th, 2009 |
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Two people died after they were innoculated with the swine flu vaccine in China, health authorities reported, amid wariness among the Chinese about the quality of the shot. Deng Haihua, spokesman for the health ministry, said in a statement posted on the website late Friday that authorities
Serbia declares swine flu epidemic
November 11th, 2009 |
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Health Minister Tomica Milosavljević has announced that a swine flu epidemic has been declared in Serbia. The decision came at the recommendation of the government working group set up to monitor the spread of the AH1N1 virus.
Swine flu death toll crosses 500 in India
November 10th, 2009 |
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More than 500 people have died from swine flu in India since the first fatality was reported in August, the health ministry said on Monday. The western state of Maharashtra has seen the largest number, with 207 deaths from the influenza A (H1N1) virus, the ministry said in a statement.
Serbia to buy 3 million swine flu vaccines
November 3rd, 2009 |
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The Serbian government has decided to set up an emergency fund to finance the purchase of three million swine flu vaccines, it was announced. The as-yet-undisclosed amount of money will be spent from the budget, a statement issued in Belgrade on Tuesday explained.
Swine flu panic stricken Ukraine gets help
November 2nd, 2009 |
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Reports from Ukraine are saying that the country, which has been hit with 190,000 swine flu cases to date, is not ready for the epidemic. The H1N1 virus could also become a political issue ahead of the January presidential elections.
Govt. to spend more money on swine flu shots
November 2nd, 2009 |
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A working group set up to monitoring of the spreads of swine flu in Serbia met today with government officials in Belgrade. Reports from the meeting said that they concluded that the “epidemiological situation in Serbia was unfavorable”.
President, health minister consult on swine flu
October 30th, 2009 |
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Health Minister Tomica Milosavljević has informed President Boris Tadić about the situation in the country regarding the swine flu pandemic. The presidential press service announced in Belgrade on Friday that Milosavljević told Tadić which towns reported the epidemic of the H1N1 virus, and informed him about the measures taken in order to prevent the spread of the pandemic and treat those who had contracted the disease.
Obama declares swine flu “national emergency”
October 25th, 2009 |
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U.S. President Barack Obama has declared the spreading H1N1 swine flu virus to be a national emergency. Obama has signed a proclamation which gives U.S. hospitals more flexibility if they need to handle large numbers of flu patients.
Rep says Miley Cyrus didn’t contract swine flu
October 24th, 2009 |
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Miley Cyrus does not have swine flu, her rep has confirmed.
Cody Linley, Cyrus” friend and old co-star from The Hannah Montana Show, had earlier said that the 16-year-old ran off stage during a Sept. 29 concert in Salt Lake City, Utah, according to KTLA.com.
Cody said: “She just got really sick and she had to run [...]
Obama declares swine flu a national emergency
October 24th, 2009 |
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US President Barack Obama has declared 2009 H1N1 swine flu a national emergency, the White House said on Saturday. The declaration will make it easier for US medical facilities to handle a surge in flu patients by allowing the waiver of some requirements of Medicare, Medicaid and other federal
About 100 poorer nations to get donated swine flu vaccine: WHO
October 12th, 2009 |
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About 100 developing countries will receive international donations of swine flu vaccines, maybe as soon as November, a World Health Organisation official said Monday. “The director general of WHO will approve most likely today a list of countries for the donations,” said Marie-Paule Kieny, who