Swine Flu Update
2009 met a global outbreak called the flu pandemic which was caused by a new strain of virus H1N1 virus and the flu caused by this virus is called as Swine Flu. The virus was first detected in April 2009 in Mexico City. This virus contains a combination of genes from swine, birds and human influenza viruses.
The initial spread of the virus was very rapid that resulted in the deaths of many young ones. This made to raise a global awareness and an initial alarm.
Before recognizing it as a national pandemic it speeded for months and hence the Mexican government closed all its public and private facilities in an attempt to stop the spread of the virus. Still the virus started to spread globally. Clinics were crowed with the infected people. In June WHO (World Health Organization) and US CDC (Centre for Disease Control) declared the pandemic to be national outbreak.
Some people have experienced mild symptoms of the flu and other has severe symptoms. People suffering from asthmatics, diabetics, obesity, heart disease, children with neuro developmental conditions and pregnant women were announced as high risk group to the swine flu virus.
Since the swine flu is declared as national pandemic we have taken steps to give the latest news and updates on swine flu to make the people aware of the national pandemic. Swine flu updates from all the continents are updated regularly for easy reference to our visitors.
Click on the link below to get the latest swine flu update in your continent.
