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As of 23:30 GMT, 1 May 2009, 13 countries have
officially reported 367 cases of influenza A(H1N1) infection.
The United States Government has reported 141 laboratory
confirmed human cases, including one death. Mexico has reported 156
confirmed human cases of infection, including nine deaths.
The following countries have reported laboratory confirmed
cases with no deaths - Austria (1), Canada (34), China, Hong Kong,
Special Administrative Region (1), Denmark (1), Germany (4), Israel
(2), Netherlands (1), New Zealand (4), Spain (13), Switzerland (1)
and the United Kingdom (8).
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.
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