The global tally of confirmed swine flu cases rose by 1,001 in a day to 9,830 in 40 countries, with 79 deaths, the World Health Organisation said on Tuesday.
Some 545 of the new cases and four of the additional deaths recorded since Monday were reported by Mexico, while 409 new cases and one additional death was reported by the United States, data posted on the WHO's website showed.
Experts Reveal Hajj Fears Even as Swine Flu Spreads
The annual pilgrimage to Mecca called Hajj could be a massive issue if swine influenza poses a threat six months from now, flu experts have revealed.
The annual pilgrimage to Mecca called Hajj could be a massive issue if swine influenza poses a threat six months from now, flu experts have revealed.
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Six Swine Flu Deaths in the US as Cases Top 5,000
Over 400 new cases of swine flu have been confirmed by the US government as the nation's total number of infections topped 5,000.
Over 400 new cases of swine flu have been confirmed by the US government as the nation's total number of infections topped 5,000.
Spread of Swine Flu Forces Closure of Schools in Japan
Japanese authorities have taken measures to tackle the swine flu menace on a war-footing even as the WHO revealed that it was not according a pandemic status to the infection.
Japanese authorities have taken measures to tackle the swine flu menace on a war-footing even as the WHO revealed that it was not according a pandemic status to the infection.
New York's First Swine Flu Victim Dead
New York's first swine flu victim, an assistant principal in a school in the city's Queen's area, has died.
New York's first swine flu victim, an assistant principal in a school in the city's Queen's area, has died.
