The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Declares a Pandemic
On June 11, 2009, the World Health Organization (WHO) signaled that a global pandemic of novel influenza A (H1N1) was underway by raising the worldwide pandemic alert level to Phase 6. This action was a reflection of the spread of the new H1N1 virus, not the severity of illness caused by the virus. At the time, more than 70 countries had reported cases of novel influenza A (H1N1) infection and there were ongoing community level outbreaks of novel H1N1 in multiple parts of the world.
If you are in the United States, you can go to the CDC’s FluView page and see recent statistics on the spread of the flu by probable cases in each state and territory as well as reported deaths.
On the 10th July 2009 there were 37,246 cases of H1N1 and a total of 211 deaths.
H1N1 information you need to know
The following information is available on the CDC’s H1N1 flu site:
- H1N1 Flu & You
What is swine flu? Are there human infections with swine flu in the U.S.?… - What To Do if You Get Flu-Like Symptoms
- Antiviral Drugs
- Taking Care of a Sick Person in Your Home
- Facemask & Respirator Use
- Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) of Medical Products and Devices
- Audio & Video Resources
Podcasts, public service announcements, press briefings, and webcasts