The number of people infected with the new H1N1 type of influenza in Japan is rising.
The virus triggered a worldwide WHO alert in 2009.
Japan's National Institute of Infectious Diseases counted 9,863 influenza patients during the week through December 26th, based on reports from about 5,000 medical institutions nationwide. The number of patients rose for the 10th straight week, mainly in northern and southern Japan.
The institute says that in December, the H1N1 strain of the flu virus was responsible for 62 percent of all new infections. In major cities, most flu patients came down with the new virus.
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Fri, 07 Jan 2011 17:57:00 +0900(JST)
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The virus triggered a worldwide WHO alert in 2009.
Japan's National Institute of Infectious Diseases counted 9,863 influenza patients during the week through December 26th, based on reports from about 5,000 medical institutions nationwide. The number of patients rose for the 10th straight week, mainly in northern and southern Japan.
The institute says that in December, the H1N1 strain of the flu virus was responsible for 62 percent of all new infections. In major cities, most flu patients came down with the new virus.
more....
Fri, 07 Jan 2011 17:57:00 +0900(JST)
(JST: UTC+9hrs.)
nhk world http://www.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/07_25.html
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