Pandemic nears, U.S resident dies of the swine flu

A 33 Year old U.S man has died from the Swine flu virus today keeping th world health organization on their toes.

The H1N1 virus now has infected 1,516 patients in 22 countries with all confirmed cases. The world Health Organization has been brought to the brink today of declaring a worldwide pandemic after this latest death in th U.S. Currently disease trackers are closely monitoring 57 cases in Spain and 27 in the U.K. to determine whether there’s evidence the virus has established itself outside the U.S., Canada and Mexico. At this stage it seems impossible to contain the outbreak any further and is likely to get worse before it gets better.

Mexico re-opens as swine flu is contained

Althought many experts are saying the Swine flu or H1N1 threat is far from over, Mexico city is re-opening its businesses and schools over the next few days.

So far in mexico the flu has killed 22 people and infected 568 causing the shutdown of hundreds of businesses and schools. As the threat eases for now the city will open back up, to the relief of many struggling local businesses.

Swine Flu Threat Eases

The number of suspected deaths from swine flu in Mexico has been cut by 75 to 101, indicating the outbreak may not be as bad as initially feared.

The country has ordered a five-day shutdown in a bid to contain the virus.

US President Barack Obama is calling for continued vigilance but says the virus that has travelled across the border also appears weaker.