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18 November 2009  Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 161
   Influenza activity in New Zealand continues to to be low, with visits to doctors for influenza-like illness (ILI) being below the "baseline" level. Deaths attributed to pandemic influenza remain at 20.
11 November 2009  Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 159
   Although the number of new pandemic influenza cases in New Zealand is now low, the virus is still circulating and causing illness in our communities.
4 November 2009  Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 158
   During the week ending 30 October there was a slight rise in the number of New Zealanders seeing their doctor in relation to influenza-like illnesses (ILI)
28 October 2009  Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 157
   Next year's seasonal influenza vaccine will contain the pandemic influenza strain and will be available in New Zealand in autumn. Immunisation from pandemic influenza will be available as part of the...
21 October 2009  Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 156
   The total number of deaths attributed to swine flu is now 19 following investigation of the death of a 35 year old woman who died in Waikato on 21 September – she had underlying medical conditions.
14 October 2009  Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 155
   The rate of Pandemic Influenza infections is continuing to decrease in New Zealand, however it is still circulating.
7 October 2009  Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 154
   There are few changes to report and influenza activity including swine flu is now the same as would be expected at this time of year.
30 September 2009  Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 153
23 September 2009  Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 152
   While numbers of swine flu cases in New Zealand appears to be declining the virus is still circulating.
16 September 2009  Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 151
   The number of swine flu cases appears to be abating in New Zealand but the virus is still circulating.
11 September 2009  Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 150
   The number of deaths from Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 swine flu is 17.
9 September 2009  Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 149
   There are a total of 3150 confirmed cases of Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 swine flu, compared with 3146 on 7 September
7 September 2009  Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 148
   The number of deaths from Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 swine flu is 17.
4 September 2009  Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 147
   There are a total of 3145 confirmed cases of Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 swine flu, up from 3143 on 2 September.
2 September 2009  Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 146
   There are a total of 3143 confirmed cases of Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 swine flu, up from 3130 on 31 August.
31 August 2009  Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 145
   The number of deaths from Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 swine flu is 17
28 August 2009  Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 144
   The Ministry of Health has been advised by Baxters Healthcare Ltd that the first shipment of the pandemic influenza vaccine will not arrive in New Zealand until early next month.
26 August 2009  Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 143
24 August 2009  Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 142
21 August 2009  Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 141
   There are a total of 3090 confirmed cases of Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 swine flu, up from 3086 yesterday.
20 August 2009  Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 140
   There are a total of 3086 confirmed cases of Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 swine flu, up from 3074 yesterday.
16 August 2009  Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 136
   The total number of confirmed cases of Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 swine flu is unchanged from yesterday's figure of 3038.
15 August 2009  Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 135
   The total number of confirmed cases of Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 swine flu is 3038, up from 3034 yesterday.
14 August 2009  Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 134
   The total number of confirmed cases of Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 swine flu is 3034, up from 3021 yesterday.
13 August 2009  Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 133
   The total number of confirmed cases of Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 swine flu is 3021, up from 3000 yesterday.
12 August 2009  Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 132
   The total number of confirmed cases of Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 swine flu is 3000, up from 2959 yesterday.
11 August 2009  Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 131
   The number of people reporting to GPs and hospitals with influenza-like illnesses continues to fall, but people need to remain vigilant and continue to take steps to stop the spread of germs.
10 August 2009  Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 130
   The total number of confirmed cases of Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 swine flu is 2959, up from 2935 yesterday.
9 August 2009  Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 129
   The total number of confirmed cases of Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 swine flu is unchanged from yesterday at 2935.
8 August 2009  Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 128
   The total number of confirmed cases of Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 swine flu is 2935, up from 2916 yesterday.
7 August 2009  Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 127
   The total number of confirmed cases of Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 swine flu is 2916, up from 2908 yesterday.
6 August 2009  Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 126
   The total number of confirmed cases of Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 swine flu is 2908, up from 2893 yesterday.
5 August 2009  Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 125
   Efforts by the health sector to treat influenza and delay its spread in New Zealand communities, continues.
4 August 2009  Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 124
   The number of GP consultations for influenza-like illnesses appears to have decreased slightly but it is too soon to determine whether this is a temporary dip or the start of an ongoing fall in swine...
3 August 2009  Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 123
   This week marks 100 days of action to slow the spread of pandemic influenza virus in New Zealand; a hundred days since the Ministry of Health launched a major national response to contain the virus...
2 August 2009  Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 122
   The total number of confirmed cases of Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 swine flu is 2810, unchanged from yesterday.
1 August 2009  Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 121
   There are a total of 2810 confirmed cases of Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 swine flu, up from 2797 yesterday.
31 July 2009  Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 120
   The Ministry of Health website http://www.moh.govt.nz/influenza-a-h1n1 contains information to help people and organisations understand and manage pandemic influenza (H1n1) 09 swine flu.
30 July 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update 119
   The first of five Ministry of Health commercials has gone to air reminding New Zealanders to be vigilant about protecting themselves from flu' viruses.
29 July 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update 118
   The Ministry of Health has called on the community to be especially aware of those people who fall ill and may need good friends and neighbours to check on them.
28 July 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update 117
   The Ministry of Health’s weekly monitoring may indicate a levelling in the number of people going to the GP with flu symptoms.
27 July 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update 116
   There are a total of 2662 confirmed cases of Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 swine flu, up from 2585.
24 July 2009  Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Swine Flu – Update 115
   The Ministry of Health’s Principal Medical Advisor today reassured New Zealanders that health services continue to provide quality care despite the increasing pressure on GPs and hospitals from the...
23 July 2009  Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Swine Flu – Update 114
   Director of Public Health Dr Mark Jacobs today said the swine flu pandemic is still likely to be in its early days and continued vigilance was important.
22 July 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update 113
   Students living in close contact with others, for example student accommodation and boarding schools, need to be proactive in keeping themselves healthy, and in being careful to limit the spread of...
21 July 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update 112
   New Zealand's health services continue to feel the pressure from both seasonal and non-seasonal influenza this winter, but are coping well.
20 July 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update 111
   Schools are being advised to keep a close eye on students and children with underlying health conditions.
19 July 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update 110
   Thousands of students and teachers are due to go back to school tomorrow, but the Ministry of Health is advising anyone who is sick to stay home. "If you have flu-like symptoms, stay at home until...
18 July 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update 109
   The cumulative total of confirmed cases in New Zealand is 2250, up from 2230 yesterday.
17 July 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update 108
   The Ministry of Health continues to encourage pregnant women who get sick with influenza-like symptoms to be prompt in phoning for medical advice.
16 July 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update 107
   Pregnant women are one group at greater risk of complications from the swine flu, including pneumonia, and need to be particularly watchful for signs and symptoms of the virus.
15 July 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update 106
   Public awareness around swine flu remains high, with the Ministry of Health website and Healthline experiencing a higher than usual level of interest.
14 July 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update 105
13 July 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update 104
   The number of confirmed deaths in New Zealand from Novel Influenza A (H1N1) 09 swine flu remains at seven.
12 July 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update 103
   Most people with influenza will begin to feel better after a few days.Sometimes complications, such as asthma, pneumonia or heart problems arise and the ill person may need to have a health assessment.
11 July 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update 102
   The number of confirmed deaths in New Zealand from Novel Influenza A (H1N1), swine flu, has risen to seven, up one since yesterday.
9 July 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update 100
   New Zealand's confirmed number of deaths from Novel Influenza A (H1N1) 09 swine flu is six, up one since yesterday.
7 July 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Ninety-eight
   From today the Ministry of Health is providing a weekly snapshot that gives a fuller picture of the extent of this new influenza - numbers of people consulting GPs, and numbers admitted to hospital...
6 July 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Ninety-seven
   Healthline continues to receive high volumes of calls with well over 2,000 calls answered yesterday (Sunday)... Healthline apologises for delays some callers are experiencing, and encourages people...
5 July 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Ninety-six
   Ministry of Health and health services around New Zealand continue to focus on managing the pandemic
4 July 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Ninety-five
   The Ministry can sadly report three deaths linked to swine flu.
3 July 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Ninety-four
   The number of confirmed cases of swine flu in New Zealand continue to rise, up 87 since yesterday.
2 July 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Ninety-three
   Health authorities remain vigilant as New Zealand’s number of confirmed swine flu cases continue to rise. As at 12 noon today, 825 cases of the novel Influenza A (H1N1) 09 infection have been...
1 July 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Ninety-two
   Whilst the majority of people who contract swine flu this winter will be able to care for themselves at home, there are some people, with underlying health conditions who may fall acutely unwell with...
30 June 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update ninety-one
   The number of confirmed cases of novel Influenza A (H1N1) 09 infection in New Zealand continues to rise as we had expected. As at 12pm today, the cumulative total of confirmed cases is 653, up 64...
29 June 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Ninety
   The cumulative total of confirmed cases in New Zealand is 587, up 64 from 523 yesterday.
28 June 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Eighty-nine
   The cumulative total of confirmed cases in New Zealand is 523, up 16 from 507 yesterday. The number of probable cases remains at 49, unchanged from yesterday. The number of current active cases...
27 June 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Eighty-eight
   The cumulative total of confirmed cases in New Zealand is 507, up 54 from 453 yesterday. The number of probable cases is 49, down from 50 yesterday. The number of current active cases reported in the...
26 June 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Eighty-seven
   The cumulative total of confirmed cases in New Zealand is 453, up 36 from 417 yesterday.
25 June 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Eighty-six
   The cumulative total of confirmed cases in New Zealand is 417, up 31 from 386 yesterday. There are 571 suspected cases.
24 June 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Eighty-five
   DHBs across the country are making sure their communities understand how to prevent the spread of influenza and what they should do if they develop influenza, given that many people will not be able...
23 June 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Eighty-four
   Whilst there are still many unknowns about Influenza A (H1N1) swine flu, health officials do know that the three most important things New Zealanders can do to protect themselves from influenza this...
22 June 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Eighty-three
   New Zealand now has more than 300 confirmed cases of Influenza A (H1N1) infection, with the majority of people experiencing relatively mild to moderate symptoms
21 June 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Eighty-two
   New Zealand health authorities continue efforts today to manage the spread of Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu.
20 June 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Eighty-one
   Although the new Influenza A (H1N1) virus is now spreading in some of our communities, it is important to remember that the transmission is considered widespread in the three major cities (Auckland,...
19 June 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Eighty
   New Zealand is moving to a “manage it” phase as part of our response to the Influenza A (H1N1) outbreak.
18 June 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Seventy-nine
   New Zealand remains in the containment phase but planning is underway to move to a “manage it” phase when required.
16 June 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Seventy-seven
   While the number of cases of the new influenza H1N1 are increasing in New Zealand, there are still relatively few cases and only isolated instances of community transmission.
15 June 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Seventy-six
   The number of cases of the new influenza H1N1 is increasing in New Zealand, but there are still relatively few cases and only isolated instances of community transmission.
14 June 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Seventy-four
   There continues to be an increase in case numbers for influenza A (H1N1) swine flu in New Zealand, some without any link to travel.
14 June 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Seventy-five
   Further results received today show the number of confirmed cases has grown to 71 (from 55 earlier today).
13 June 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Seventy-two
   Follow-up of two confirmed cases by Public Health Services in Wellington has not identified a link to travel or contact with travellers.
13 June 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Seventy-three
   Cases of the new influenza A (H1N1) swine flu virus arising in the community have been anticipated and have come as no surprise to the team leading New Zealand's response to the pandemic.
12 June 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Seventy
   The World Health Organisation has declared the influenza H1N1 Swine Flu outbreak as a Pandemic and moved to a Phase 6 alert which recognises widespread community transmission of the virus around the...
12 June 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Seventy-one
   The cumulative total of confirmed cases in New Zealand is now 34, up from 27 yesterday. The cumulative total of probable cases is 25, up from 10 yesterday.
11 June 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Sixty-nine
   The cumulative total of confirmed cases in New Zealand is now 27, up from 23 yesterday.
10 June 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Sixty-seven
   Doctors are reporting an increase in the number of people presenting at surgeries with influenza symptoms.
10 June 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Sixty-eight
   If you think you may have influenza A (H1N1) “Swine Flu” stay put – dial a doctor or Healthline…don’t just turn up at a medical centre or hospital
9 June 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Sixty-five
   The cumulative total of confirmed cases in New Zealand is now 19 up from 17 yesterday.
9 June 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Sixty-six
   Staff from Wellington's Regional Public Health unit are busy tracing close contacts of the three Wellington people confirmed as having Influenza A (H1N1) “swine flu” this week.
8 June 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Sixty-four
   The cumulative total of confirmed cases in New Zealand is now 17, up from 14 yesterday.
7 June 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Sixty-three
   The cumulative total of confirmed cases in New Zealand is 14 (up from 13 yesterday) with another case confirmed.
6 June 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Sixty-two
   The cumulative total of confirmed cases in New Zealand is now 13, up from 11 yesterday.
5 June 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Sixty
   The cumulative total of confirmed cases in New Zealand is now 12, up from 11 yesterday.
5 June 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Sixty-one
   Auckland child tests positive for Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu
4 June 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Fifty-nine
   The cumulative total of confirmed cases in New Zealand is 11. This is an increase of one since yesterday's update.
3 June 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Fifty-eight
   The cumulative total of confirmed cases in New Zealand remains at 10. The cumulative total of probable cases also remains at 10.
2 June 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Fifty-seven
   There is one new confirmed case of Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu in New Zealand.
1 June 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Fifty-six
   There have been no substantive changes to the New Zealand figures of confirmed or probable cases since May 15. The cumulative total of known past infections remains at nine, with all cases fully...
31 May 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Fifty-five
   The Ministry of Health has no plans to divert international Queenstown-bound flights through Christchurch, as reported by a media organisation today.
30 May 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Fifty-four
   New Zealand’s efforts to contain the influenza A (H1N1) swine flu virus and delay any spread into the community, continue.
29 May 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Fifty-three
   New Zealand’s efforts to contain the influenza A (H1N1) swine flu virus and delay any spread into the community, continue to be successful.
28 May 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Fifty-two
   Case numbers in New Zealand remain stable and we are continuing efforts to contain the influenza A (H1N1)
27 May 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Fifty-one
   Case numbers in New Zealand remain stable and we are maintaining our vigilance.
26 May 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Fifty
   Case numbers in New Zealand remain stable, but strengthening the messages to overseas travellers is being planned as the number of overseas cases being notified to the World Health Organisation...
25 May 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Forty-nine
   New Zealand continues its efforts to contain the influenza A (H1N1) swine flu virus and prevent community transmission.
24 May 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Forty-eight
   The case numbers in New Zealand remain stable, but the number of overseas cases being notified to the World Health Organization continues to increase.
23 May 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Forty-seven
   The case numbers in New Zealand remain stable, but the number of overseas cases being notified to the World Health Organization continues to increase.
22 May 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Forty-six
   The case numbers in New Zealand remain stable, however the National Health Coordination Centre continues to support the health sector and wider government agencies to remain vigilant and prepare well...
21 May 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Forty-five
   The case numbers in New Zealand remain stable, however the National Health Coordination Centre continues to support the health sector and wider government agencies to remain vigilant and prepare well...
20 May 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Forty-four
   While the case numbers in New Zealand remain stable, the National Health Coordination Centre (NHCC) is supporting the health sector and wider government agencies to prepare well in case the situation...
19 May 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Forty-three
   While the case numbers in New Zealand remain stable, the National Health Coordination Centre (NHCC) is taking the opportunity to support the health sector and wider government agencies to prepare...
18 May 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Forty-two
   There are no new cases of Influenza A (H1N1) infections in New Zealand. The cumulative total of known past infections remains at nine, with all cases fully recovered. The cumulative total of probable...
17 May 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Forty-One
   There has been no change to the numbers of confirmed, probable and suspected cases of Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu in the past 24 hours in New Zealand.
16 May 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Forty
   The number of confirmed and probable cases reported to the Ministry of Health up to 3pm today is unchanged.
15 May 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Thirty-nine
   The number of confirmed and probable cases reported to the Ministry of Health as at 12.30 pm today is unchanged.
14 May 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Thirty-Eight
   The number of confirmed and probable cases reported to the Ministry of Health as at 12.30 pm today is unchanged.
13 May 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) - Update Thirty-Seven
   New Zealand situation - Updated numbers
12 May 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Thirty-Five
   New Zealand situation – Updated numbers
12 May 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Thirty-Six
   New Zealand situation - Updated numbers
11 May 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Thirty-Three
   New Zealand situation – Updated numbers
11 May 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Thirty-Four
   New Zealand situation – Updated numbers
10 May 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Thirty-Two
   New Zealand situation – Updated numbers
9 May 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Thirty-One
   New Zealand situation - updated numbers
8 May 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Twenty-nine
   New Zealand situation - Updated numbers
8 May 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Thirty
   New Zealand situation - Updated numbers
7 May 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Twenty-seven
   New Zealand situation – Updated numbers
7 May 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Twenty-eight
   New Zealand situation – Updated numbers
6 May 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Twenty-five
6 May 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Twenty-six
   New Zealand situation – Updated numbers
5 May 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Twenty-three
   International Update from the World Health Organization
5 May 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Twenty-four
   The number of confirmed and probable cases reported to the Ministry of Health as at 3:30pm today
4 May 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Twenty-one
   Eighteen countries have officially reported 900 cases of influenza A (H1N1) infection.
4 May 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Twenty-two
   One case has moved from probable to laboratory confirmed, bringing the total to six.
3 May 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Twenty
   There are also 89 suspected cases (down 12 from 101 on Saturday).
2 May 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Nineteen
   The most recent situation report at 5pm Saturday 2 May shows 12 probable cases who have tested positive to Influenza A, and 4 confirmed cases.
1 May 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Sixteen
   This morning's situation report shows there are 13 probable cases and 3 confirmed cases of Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu.
1 May 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Seventeen
   One new case confirmed, two probable cases cleared and one probable added
30 April 2009  Mexican Swine Influenza - Update Fourteen
   The World Health Organisation has raised the current level of influenza pandemic alert from four to five.
30 April 2009  Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Fifteen
   There have been some small increases in suspected cases (104 increased to 111); probable (13) and confirmed (3). There has also been a slight increase in the number of cases in isolation (111...
29 April 2009  Mexican Swine Influenza - Update Eleven
   A further three people have tested positive for Influenza A and are being treated as having Swine Flu. This brings the total number of people who are being regarded as confirmed or probable cases of...
29 April 2009  Mexican Swine Influenza - Update Twelve
   We have received advice from the WHO laboratory in Melbourne who advise that it's now unlikely we will be able to get any results from the 4th H1N1 test as the genetic material in the sample is not...
29 April 2009  Mexican Swine Influenza - Update Thirteen
   This evening’s update provides a tally that brings together all the work of the 12 Public Health Units and 21 District Health Boards over the past few days
28 April 2009  Mexican Swine Influenza - Update Seven
   The test results have been returned as negative for three individuals who returned to New Zealand from travel to Mexico as part of a school trip from Northcote College.
28 April 2009  Mexican Swine Influenza - Update Eight
   Individuals who travelled to North America or Mexico who develop flu like symptoms within two weeks of returning to New Zealand are being followed up by health authorities and being medically...
28 April 2009  Mexican Swine Influenza - Update Nine
   Director of Public Health, Dr Mark Jacobs, confirmed this morning that to date there are ten probable cases and 56 people being treated for suspected Swine Flu in New Zealand.
28 April 2009  RESULTS OF H1N1 (Swine flu) testing
   Director of Public Health, Dr Mark Jacobs announced tonight that results from some of the Rangitoto College party who tested positive to Influenza A on Sunday, have also tested positive for Swine Flu...
27 April 2009  National Health Emergency Plan; National Reserve Supplies Management a...
   This document provides some details about New Zealand's national reserves of health supplies for use in health emergencies, and outlines policies for their use
27 April 2009  Mexican Swine Influenza - Update Three
   This follows statements from the Auckland Regional Public Health unit and the Minister of Health last night.
27 April 2009  Mexican Swine Influenza - Update Four
   The Ministry of Health wants to stress that all passengers who have returned from North America and Mexico in the last two weeks who have flu-like symptoms should contact their GP or other heath...
27 April 2009  Mexican Swine Influenza - Update Five
   A further press conference will be scheduled when the results of tests on the Northcote students are known. Until then, communications will be distributed via this medium.
27 April 2009  Mexican Swine Influenza - Update Six
   The Ministry of Health is expecting the test results overnight from three Northcote College students who recently returned from Mexico.
13 March 2009  Ministry of Health endorses recommendations made in Perinatal and Mate...
   Dr Pat Tuohy, chief advisor on child and youth health for the Ministry of Health said the Ministry welcomed the 2007/08 report from the Perinatal and Maternal Mortality Review Committee
11 September 2008  National Health Emergency Plan; H5N1 Pre-Pandemic Vaccine Usage Policy...
   National Health Emergency Plan; H5N1 Pre-Pandemic Vaccine Usage Policy
8 May 2007  Government tests pandemic action plan
   A nationwide test of the Government’s plans to respond to an influenza pandemic is being held this month.
5 February 2007  Ministry of Health Confident with New Zealand's Level of Pandemic Prep...
   The Ministry of Health says New Zealand's pandemic planning is among the best in the world and is confident the country will be ready when the big one hits.
8 November 2006  Ministry of Health holding nationwide influenza pandemic exercise
   The Ministry of Health is staging a nationwide influenza pandemic exercise tomorrow.
21 September 2006  Latest version of plan to respond to an influenza pandemic released
   A bigger and better version of New Zealand’s plan for responding to an influenza pandemic was released by the Ministry of Health today.
5 July 2006  Feedback sought on values identified to guide pandemic response
   The Minister of Health’s independent advisor on ethical issues is seeking the public’s feedback on values to guide planning and response to a potential pandemic.
16 December 2005  District Health Boards meet to discuss Pandemic Planning
   More than 70 people from District Health Boards (DHBs) across the country have attended the latest DHB Emergency Planners Workshop to discuss planning for influenza pandemic.
15 December 2005  Community Based Assessment Centres - roles and functions in a flu pand...
   The expected roles and functions of Community Based Assessment Centres (CBACs) in the event of an influenza pandemic have been outlined by the Ministry of Health, in a draft document sent to District...
23 November 2005  No policy decisions made yet on Tamiflu, Ministry of Health says
   The policy on the best use of Tamiflu in a pandemic situation has not yet been determined, Director of Public Health Dr Mark Jacobs said today. The Ministry has been consulting since the end of...
3 November 2005  New step in planning for a pandemic
   Plans to protect New Zealanders against a possible influenza pandemic have been strengthened through an agreement with an Australian manufacturer for supplies of pandemic vaccine once developed, the...
20 October 2005  Pandemic influenza planning tools
   The Ministry of Health has developed a range of different scenarios for planning purposes and has shared them with government agencies and health sector groups to help them focus on issues they may...
30 September 2005  Pandemic preparedness 2
   It is impossible to say with any degree of certainty how many people might get sick or die in the next pandemic influenza, but it is important to plan for the possibility that it will cause...
26 July 2005  Pandemic preparedness
   The Ministry of Health is working to ensure New Zealand is as prepared as possible in the event of a pandemic, such as bird flu. We have been planning for such a scenario since the late 1990s and...
27 June 2005  Pandemic planning vital, ongoing
   New Zealand will continue to update and strengthen its pandemic preparedness plan, the Ministry of Health says. We are acutely aware that we are of the need to plan and prepare for the possibility of...
11 March 2005  Pandemic awareness and planning vital ongoing work
   New research suggesting thousands of New Zealanders could die in an influenza pandemic reinforces just how crucial it is to take the illness seriously and plan accordingly, the Ministry of Health...
24 February 2005  Preparedness for influenza pandemic well advanced
   New Zealand's preparedness for the possibility of a 'flu pandemic has been further enhanced with an agreement between the Ministry of Health and a major pharmaceutical company for a supply of...

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