The number of swine flu deaths jumped by 700 in a week, reaching more than 5,700 worldwide since the virus was first uncovered in April. The biggest rise was recorded in the Americas region, where 4,175 deaths have now been reported to the WHO, up 636 from data published last week. Fatal cases in Europe also climbed to at least 281, while those in Asia-Pacific rose to 1,070.
It seems like those countries entering the winter season will be greatly affected.
ReplyDeletePlaces include China which has experience winter earlier by 2 months.
Snow comes earlier than usual.
Therefore if you visit cold countries now, you should have a jab of H1N1 vaccine.