This past week, the World Health Organization chose to stop requesting individual case counts from nations with outbreaks of pandemic swine flu / novel H1N1. The world case count has become more and more inaccurate as nations stop counting every case or stop publicly posting counts.

The seasonal influenza season in the Southern Hemisphere seems to be dominated by pandemic influenza. The tropics, Africa and Asia, are almost certainly having similar outbreaks but the poverty and poor medical care in most of these nations is resulting in little or no reporting.

This will be the last world pandemic flu report from us until the Fall wave appears. If the counting process changes and data is readily available again, we will resume reporting the numbers.

Here is the world pandemic flu report for today. It consists of the WHO report dated July 1, 2009 plus the latest reports from Australia, Canada and the United States and other countries marked in this color. The totals are those posted at those sites at the time this report was produced. Those sites will change as they receive new data. We will post a new report as we are able.

Here is the world pandemic flu report for today. It consists of the WHO report dated June 29, 2009 plus the latest reports from Australia, Canada and the United States and other countries marked in this color. The totals are those posted at those sites at the time this report was produced. Those sites will change as they receive new data. We will post a new report as we are able.

Chart of pandemic swine flu case counts by world region for June 29 2009. Click on the chart for a larger version.

Here is the world pandemic flu report for today. It consists of the WHO report dated June 26, 2009 plus the latest reports from Australia, Canada and the United States. The totals are those posted at those sites at the time this report was produced. Those sites will change as they receive new data. We will post a new report as we are able.

Pie chart showing pandemic H1N1 flu cases by world region as of June 27, 2009. Click on this chart for a larger image.

The World Health Organization is reporting a total of 55,867 cases of pandemic swine flu, also called pandemic novel H1N1. 238 related deaths are also reported.

This table shows all the nations reporting over 100 cases. It is mid-winter south of the equator, the heart of the seasonal flu season. Nations all or partially south of the equator are marked in this color. Brazil and Uruguay are notable for a sharp increase in cases in the last few days.

The Latin American countries are now showing cases. The first cases overseas were tourists returning from Mexico. Now we are beginning to see migrant / immigrant and business travel [like truckers] cases. Today’s U.S. number will be released around 11 am EDT.

WHO

As of 06:00 GMT, 11 May 2009, 30 countries have officially reported 4694 cases of influenza A(H1N1) infection.

Mexico has reported 1626 laboratory confirmed human cases of infection, including 48 deaths. The United States has reported 2532 laboratory confirmed human cases, including three deaths. Canada has reported 284 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, comprising 1 in China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and 1 in mainland China), Colombia (3), Denmark (1), El Salvador (4), France (13), Germany (11), Guatemala (1), Ireland (1), Israel (7), Italy (9), Japan (4), Netherlands (3), New Zealand (7), Norway (2), Panama (15), Poland (1), Portugal (1), Republic of Korea (3), Spain (95), Sweden (2), Switzerland (1) and the United Kingdom (47).

WHO

As of 18:00 GMT, 7 May 2009, 24 countries have officially reported 2371 cases of influenza A (H1N1) infection.

Mexico has reported 1112 laboratory confirmed human cases of infection, including 42 deaths. The United States has reported 896 laboratory confirmed human cases, including two deaths.

The following countries have reported laboratory confirmed cases with no deaths – Austria (1), Canada (201), China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (1), Colombia (1), Costa Rica (1), Denmark (1), El Salvador (2), France (5), Germany (10), Guatemala (1), Ireland (1), Israel (6), Italy (5), Netherlands (2), New Zealand (5), Poland (1), Portugal (1), Republic of Korea (3), Spain (81), Sweden (1), Switzerland (1) and the United Kingdom (32).

CDC

CDC recorded cases of swine flu, H1N1 flu. Click on image for larger map.

WHO

As of 06:00 GMT, 5 May 2009, 21 countries have officially reported 1124 cases of influenza A (H1N1) infection.

Mexico has reported 590 laboratory confirmed human cases of infection, including 25 deaths. The United States has reported 286 laboratory confirmed human cases, including one death.

The following countries have reported laboratory confirmed cases with no deaths – Austria (1), Canada (140), China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (1), Costa Rica (1), Colombia (1), Denmark (1), El Salvador (2), France (4), Germany (8), Ireland (1), Israel (4), Italy (2), Netherlands (1), New Zealand (6), Portugal (1), Republic of Korea (1), Spain (54), Switzerland (1) and the United Kingdom (18).

CDC

U.S. Human Cases of H1N1 Flu Infection
(As of May 4, 2009, 11:00 AM ET)

States	# of laboratory confirmed cases	Deaths
Alabama	4	Â
Arizona	17	Â
California	30	Â
Colorado	7	Â
Connecticut	2	Â
Delaware	20	Â
Florida	5	Â
Idaho	1	Â
Illinois	8	Â
Indiana	3	Â
Iowa	1	Â
Kansas	2	Â
Kentucky*	1	Â
Louisiana	7	Â
Maryland	4	Â
Massachusetts	6	Â
Michigan	2	Â
Minnesota	1	Â
Missouri	1	Â
Nebraska	1	Â
Nevada	1	Â
New Hampshire	1	Â
New Jersey	7	Â
New Mexico	1	Â
New York	73	Â
North Carolina	1	Â
Ohio	3	Â
Oregon	3	Â
Pennsylvania	1	Â
Rhode Island	1	Â
South Carolina	15	Â
Tennessee	1	Â
Texas	41	1
Utah	1	Â
Virginia	3	Â
Wisconsin	3	Â
TOTAL (36)	279 cases	1 death
International Human Cases of Swine Flu Infection See: World Health Organization *Case is resident of KY but currently hospitalized in GA.

WHO reports on the world situation:

As of 06:00 GMT, 4 May 2009, 20 countries have officially reported 985 cases of influenza A (H1N1) infection.

Mexico has reported 590 laboratory confirmed human cases of infection, including 25 deaths. The higher number of cases from Mexico reflects ongoing testing of previously collected specimens. The United States has reported 226 laboratory confirmed human cases, including one death.

The following countries have reported laboratory confirmed cases with no deaths – Austria (1), Canada (85), China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (1), Costa Rica (1), Colombia (1), Denmark (1), El Salvador (2), France (2), Germany (8), Ireland (1), Israel (3), Italy (1), Netherlands (1), New Zealand (4), Republic of Korea (1), Spain (40), Switzerland (1) and the United Kingdom (15).

CDC reports on the situation in the United States:

U.S. Human Cases of H1N1 Flu Infection
(As of May 4, 2009, 11:00 AM ET)

States	# of laboratory confirmed cases	Deaths
Alabama	4	Â
Arizona	17	Â
California	30	Â
Colorado	7	Â
Connecticut	2	Â
Delaware	20	Â
Florida	5	Â
Idaho	1	Â
Illinois	8	Â
Indiana	3	Â
Iowa	1	Â
Kansas	2	Â
Kentucky*	1	Â
Louisiana	14	Â
Maryland	4	Â
Massachusetts	6	Â
Michigan	2	Â
Minnesota	1	Â
Missouri	1	Â
Nebraska	1	Â
Nevada	1	Â
New Hampshire	1	Â
New Jersey	7	Â
New Mexico	1	Â
New York	73	Â
North Carolina	1	Â
Ohio	3	Â
Oregon	3	Â
Pennsylvania	1	Â
Rhode Island	1	Â
South Carolina	15	Â
Tennessee	1	Â
Texas	41	1
Utah	1	Â
Virginia	3	Â
Wisconsin	3	Â
TOTAL (36)	286 cases	1 death
International Human Cases of Swine Flu Infection See: World Health Organization *Case is resident of KY but currently hospitalized in GA.

The situation continues to evolve. As of 06:00 GMT, 2 May 2009, 15 countries have officially reported 615 cases of influenza A(H1N1) infection.

Mexico has reported 397 confirmed human cases of infection, including 16 deaths. The 241 rise in cases from Mexico compared to 23:30GMT of 1 May reflects ongoing testing of previously collected specimens. The United States Government has reported 141 laboratory confirmed human cases, including one death.

The following countries have reported laboratory confirmed cases with no deaths – Austria (1), Canada (34), China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (1), Denmark (1), France (1), Germany (4), Israel (2), Netherlands (1), New Zealand (4), Republic of Korea (1), Spain (13), Switzerland (1) and the United Kingdom (13).

WHO

WHO

1. United States: 91 cases, 1 death
2. Mexico: 26 cases, 7 deaths
3. Canada: 13 cases
4. United Kingdom: 5 cases
5. Spain: 4 cases
6. New Zealand: 3 cases
7. Germany: 3 cases
8. Israel: 2 cases
9. Austria: 1 case

The situation continues to evolve rapidly. As of 18:00 GMT, 29 April 2009, nine countries have officially reported 148 cases of swine influenza A/H1N1 infection. The United States Government has reported 91 laboratory confirmed human cases, with one death. Mexico has reported 26 confirmed human cases of infection including seven deaths.

The following countries have reported laboratory confirmed cases with no deaths – Austria (1), Canada (13), Germany (3), Israel (2), New Zealand (3), Spain (4) and the United Kingdom (5).

Further information on the situation will be available on the WHO website on a regular basis.

WHO advises no restriction of regular travel or closure of borders. It is considered prudent for people who are ill to delay international travel and for people developing symptoms following international travel to seek medical attention, in line with guidance from national authorities.

There is also no risk of infection from this virus from consumption of well-cooked pork and pork products. Individuals are advised to wash hands thoroughly with soap and water on a regular basis and should seek medical attention if they develop any symptoms of influenza-like illness.