Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu Update 133
Media Release
13 August 2009
Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 133
Latest Numbers
The total number of confirmed cases of Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 swine flu is 3021, up from 3000 yesterday.
These are people who have returned a laboratory positive test for pandemic influenza (H1N1) 09. The actual number of cases of Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 will be significantly higher, as only a small proportion of people with symptoms are being tested to better inform their treatment. This is because for most people, it's a mild illness and they will recover readily at home without needing medical treatment.
The number of deaths from Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 swine flu remains unchanged at 14. It's important to note these 14 deaths reported by the Ministry are deaths from swine flu, where swine flu was a primary cause of death. Other deaths are being investigated by the Coroner's office.
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 should be attributed to
Dr Darren Hunt, Deputy Director of Public Health
For health information and advice, the public should
call Healthline 0800 611 116
For latest
updates on Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu, visit
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