17 June 2009

Novel H1N1 Flu: Global Situation

The CDC has posted a new outbreak notice entitled Novel H1N1 Flu: Global Situation, which replaces previous notices regarding novel H1N1 flu in Mexico and the United States.

11 June 2009

WHO Raises Influenza Pandemic Alert to Phase 6

The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised its Influenza Pandemic Alert to Phase 6, indicating that a global H1N1 (swine) flu pandemic exists.

Read WHO Director-General Dr Margaret Chan's statement to the press.