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| Update. Influenza A (H1N1) Regional Report (16 May 2009) |
The data and information of this report are updated daily and are available at: http://new.paho.org/hq/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1&lang=en
Data can change as new notifications from countries are received.
The information is obtained from official websites of the Ministries of Health of the countries of the Americas and information submitted by the International Health Regulations (IHR) National Focal Points.
Sumary of the Actual Situation
Up to 15 May 2009, 8.189 confirmed cases of the new virus influenza A (H1N1) infection, including 72 deaths, have been notified in 13 countries of the Americas: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Panama, Peru and the United States. The date of the onset of symptoms of the first confirmed case was 28 March 2009 in the United States.
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 travelers who fall ill should seek appropriate medical care.
These recommendations are prudent measures which can limit the spread of many communicable diseases, including Influenza.
As of 07:00 GMT, 16 May 2009, 36 countries around the World, have officially reported 8.451 confirmed cases and 72 deaths of Influenza (AH1N1) infection to the World Health Organization (WHO).
Update. Influenza A (H1N1) Regional Report (16 May 2009)