MANILA, 14 May 2009, 1600 hrs—Hong Kong (China) reported its second confirmed case of influenza A(H1N1) on 13 May. A 24-year old man was admitted to hospital and isolated after arriving in Hong Kong from the United States of America on 11 May on a Cathay Pacific flight. He had been experiencing fever since 6 May. Hong Kong is investigating seven suspected cases of influenza A(H1N1). No deaths from influenza A(H1N1) have been reported in the Western Pacific Region.
There are now 19 confirmed cases of influenza A(H1N1) in the Western Pacific Region:
- 1 in Australia, reported 9 May
- 2 in China, reported 11 May, 13 May
- 2 in Hong Kong (China), reported 1 May, 13 May
- 4 in Japan, 3 reported 9 May, 1 reported 10 May
- 7 in New Zealand, 3 reported 28 April, 1 reported 1 May, 1 reported 4 May, and 2 reported 9 May
- 3 in the Republic of Korea, reported 2 May, 5 May and 7 May
Global case count
As of 06:00 GMT, 14 May 2009, 33 countries have officially reported 6 302 cases of influenza A(H1N1) infection, with 63 deaths. Mexico has reported 2 282 laboratory-confirmed human cases of infection, including 58 deaths. The United States of America has reported 3 352 laboratory-confirmed human cases, including three deaths. Canada has reported 358 laboratory confirmed human cases, including one death. Costa Rica has reported eight laboratory-confirmed human cases, including one death.
The following countries have reported laboratory confirmed cases with no deaths: Argentina (1), Australia (1), Austria (1), Brazil (8), China (2), Hong Kong (China) (2), Colombia (7), Cuba (1), Denmark (1), El Salvador (4), France (14), Germany (12), Guatemala (3), Ireland (1), Israel (7), Italy (9), Japan (4), Netherlands (3), New Zealand (7), Norway (2), Panama (29), Poland (1), Portugal (1), Republic of Korea (3), Spain (100), Sweden (2), Switzerland (1), Thailand (2) and the United Kingdom (71).
WHO is not recommending travel restrictions related to the outbreak of the influenza A(H1N1) virus. Individuals who are ill should delay travel plans and returning travellers who fall ill should seek appropriate medical care. These recommendations are prudent measures which can limit the spread of many communicable diseases, including influenza.
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