Cases of swine flu have been reported in several U.S. states, Mexico, and a growing number of other countries. While the U.S. government has declared this a “public health emergency,” Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano emphasized that this signifies a “declaration of emergency preparedness,” meaning that national, state, and local health organizations are closely monitoring new cases and taking steps to contain the spread of the virus.
On April 27, 2009, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a travel advisory recommending that people avoid “non-essential travel to Mexico” (e.g., that they postpone Mexican vacations or other non-necessary trips to the country). For up-to-date CDC travel warnings, advisories, and other notices for Mexico and other destinations, visit the CDC’s travelers’ health page.
Members of the MIT community are urged to follow the same strategies they would ordinarily use to protect themselves and others during a normal cold and flu season:
Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly with soap and warm water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer
Cover coughs and sneezes
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
Stay home if you are feeling sick
MIT Medical and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health continue to monitor the situation closely. The most up-to-date national and local information is available from the CDC and the state's public health blog.
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Thursday, April 30, 2009
Swine influenza Latest Update News
29 April 2009 -- 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.
source:WHO
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.
source:WHO
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