Media Release

1 August 2009

Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 121

Latest Numbers

There are a total of 2810 confirmed cases of Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 swine flu, up from 2797 yesterday.

The number of deaths from Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 swine flu is 13.

Australian Situation

For the number of confirmed cases in Australia, go to the Australian Government's Department of Health and Ageing website at:
http://www.healthemergency.gov.au/internet/healthemergency/publishing.nsf/Content/updates

International Update from the World Health Organization

The World Health Organization is no longer issuing tables showing the numbers of confirmed cases for all countries.

This is because there are an increasing number of cases in many countries, including New Zealand, which is making it extremely difficult to confirm laboratory testing in an accurate and timely manner. For more information about this reporting change go to the WHO website: http://www.who.int/en/

ENDS


Information in this update can be attributed to Director of Public Health, Dr Mark Jacobs

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