Australian Govt Media Updates- pandemic phase PROTECT

kiwibird · Oct 4, 2009

Re: Australian Govt Media Updates- pandemic phase PROTECT

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1200 AEST on 2 October 2009[FONT=&quot] <o

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At noon today Australia has 36,670 confirmed cases of pandemic (H1N1) 2009.[FONT=&quot] <o

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The number of deaths associated with pandemic (H1N1) 2009 continues to increase. As of 2 October, 183 people have died. Of these deaths, four were pregnant women and 24 (13.11%) were Indigenous. [FONT=&quot]<o

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There have been 2 confirmed deaths in the ACT, 51 in NSW, 6 in the NT, 41 in Qld, 26 in SA, 7 in Tas, 24 in Victoria and 26 in WA.[FONT=&quot] [/FONT][FONT=&quot]<o

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There have been 36 new hospitalisations for the past week around Australia with pandemic (H1N1) 2009. Of these, 1 person in hospital is an Indigenous Australian. [FONT=&quot]<o

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There have been 10 people admitted to Intensive Care Units this week. [FONT=&quot]<o

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There has been 1 person hospitalised in the ACT<sup>[FONT=&quot] [/FONT]</sup>, 8 in NSW , 2 in the NT, 14 in Qld, 4 in SA and 7 in WA, in the past week.[FONT=&quot] [/FONT][FONT=&quot]<o

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ICU admissions: 5 people in NSW and 5 people in QLD have been admitted to Intensive Care Units this week.[FONT=&quot] <o

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The total number of hospitalisations in Australia since pandemic (H1N1) 2009 is identified at 4,806.[FONT=&quot] [/FONT][FONT=&quot]<o

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http://www.healthemergency.gov.au/i...y/publishing.nsf/Content/bulletins-28Sep-4Oct

kiwibird · Oct 9, 2009

Re: Australian Govt Media Updates- pandemic phase PROTECT

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1200 AEST on 6 October 2009[FONT=&quot] <o

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At noon today Australia has 36,927 confirmed cases of pandemic (H1N1) 2009.[FONT=&quot] <o

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The number of deaths associated with pandemic (H1N1) 2009 continues to increase. As of 6 October, 183 people have died. Of these deaths, four were pregnant women and 24 (13.11%) were Indigenous. <o></o>
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There have been 2 confirmed deaths in the ACT, 51 in NSW, 6 in the NT, 41 in Qld, 26 in SA, 7 in Tas, 24 in Victoria and 26 in WA.[FONT=&quot] <o></o>[/FONT]
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There have been 36 new hospitalisations for the past week around Australia with pandemic (H1N1) 2009. Of these, 1 person in hospital is an Indigenous Australian. <o></o>
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There have been 10 people admitted to Intensive Care Units this week. <o></o>
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There has been 1 person hospitalised in the ACT<sup>[FONT=&quot] [/FONT]</sup>, 8 in NSW , 2 in the NT, 14 in Qld, 4 in SA and 7 in WA, in the past week.[FONT=&quot] <o></o>[/FONT]
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ICU admissions: 5 people in NSW and 5 people in QLD have been admitted to Intensive Care Units this week.[FONT=&quot] <o

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The total number of hospitalisations in Australia since pandemic (H1N1) 2009 is identified at 4,806.[FONT=&quot] <o></o>[/FONT]
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PANDEMIC (H1N1) 2009 UPDATE BULLETIN <o></o>
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1200 AEST on 8 October 2009[FONT=&quot] <o

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At noon today Australia has 36,888* confirmed cases of pandemic (H1N1) 2009.[FONT=&quot] <o

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The number of deaths associated with pandemic (H1N1) 2009 continues to increase. As of 8 October, 185 people have died. Of these deaths, four were pregnant women and 24 (13.11%) were Indigenous. <o></o>
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There have been 2 confirmed deaths in the ACT, 51 in NSW, 6 in the NT, 41 in Qld, 27 in SA, 7 in Tas, 24 in Victoria and 27 in WA.[FONT=&quot] <o></o>[/FONT]
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Hospitalisations[FONT=&quot] <o

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The reporting of current hospitalisations has been replaced by weekly reporting of new hospitalisations, as States and Territories have moved from reporting data daily to reporting weekly[FONT=&quot]. <o

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There have been 36 new hospitalisations for the past week around Australia with pandemic (H1N1) 2009. Of these, 1 person in hospital is an Indigenous Australian. <o></o>
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There have been 10 people admitted to Intensive Care Units this week. <o></o>
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There has been 1 person hospitalised in the ACT<sup>[FONT=&quot] [/FONT]</sup>, 8 in NSW , 2 in the NT, 14 in Qld, 4 in SA and 7 in WA, in the past week.[FONT=&quot] <o></o>[/FONT]
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ICU admissions: 5 people in NSW and 5 people in QLD have been admitted to Intensive Care Units this week.[FONT=&quot] <o

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The total number of hospitalisations in Australia since pandemic (H1N1) 2009 is identified at 4,806.[FONT=&quot] <o></o>[/FONT]
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* Confirmed cases have reduced due to one state double counting its confirmed cases.<o

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1200 AEST on 9 October 2009[FONT=&quot] <o

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At noon today Australia has 36,895 confirmed cases of pandemic (H1N1) 2009.[FONT=&quot] <o

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The number of deaths associated with pandemic (H1N1) 2009 continues to increase. As of 9 October, 185 people have died. Of these deaths, four were pregnant women and 24 (13.11%) were Indigenous. <o></o>
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There have been 2 confirmed deaths in the ACT, 51 in NSW, 6 in the NT, 41 in Qld, 27 in SA, 7 in Tas, 24 in Victoria and 27 in WA.[FONT=&quot] <o></o>[/FONT]
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The reporting of current hospitalisations has been replaced by weekly reporting of new hospitalisations, as States and Territories have moved from reporting data daily to reporting weekly[FONT=&quot]. <o

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There have been 24 new hospitalisations for the past week around Australia with pandemic (H1N1) 2009. Of these, 4 people in hospital are Indigenous Australians. <o></o>
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There have been 4 people admitted to Intensive Care Units this week. <o></o>
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There has been 1 person hospitalised in the ACT<sup>[FONT=&quot] [/FONT]</sup>, 3 in NSW , 5 in the NT, 7 in Qld, 7 in SA, and 1 in Tas, in the past week.[FONT=&quot] <o></o>[/FONT]
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ICU admissions: 2 people in NSW and 2 people in SA have been admitted to Intensive Care Units this week.[FONT=&quot] <o

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The total number of hospitalisations in Australia since pandemic (H1N1) 2009 is identified at 4,830.[FONT=&quot] <o></o>[/FONT]
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Note: Jurisdictions are reporting data once per week on various days. All figures will be updated on Fridays. Last update 9 October 2009.<o

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http://www.healthemergency.gov.au/i...y/publishing.nsf/Content/bulletins-5Oct-11Oct

kiwibird · Oct 20, 2009

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PANDEMIC (H1N1) 2009 UPDATE BULLETIN
1200 AEST on 16 October 2009
National case update
At noon today Australia has 36,942 confirmed cases of pandemic (H1N1) 2009.
Deaths
The number of deaths associated with pandemic (H1N1) 2009 continues to increase. As of 16 October, 185 people have died. Of these deaths, four were pregnant women and 24 (13.11%) were Indigenous.
There have been 2 confirmed deaths in the ACT, 51 in NSW, 6 in the NT, 41 in Qld, 27 in SA, 7 in Tas, 24 in Victoria and 27 in WA.
Hospitalisations
The reporting of current hospitalisations has been replaced by weekly reporting of new hospitalisations, as States and Territories have moved from reporting data daily to reporting weekly.
There have been 22 new hospitalisations for the past week around Australia with pandemic (H1N1) 2009. Of these, 3 people in hospital are Indigenous Australians.
There have been 2 people admitted to Intensive Care Units this week.
There has been 4 people hospitalised in NSW , 3 in the NT, 7 in Qld*, 2 in SA, and 6 in WA, in the past week.
ICU admissions: 2 people in the NT have been admitted to Intensive Care Units this week.
The total number of hospitalisations in Australia since pandemic (H1N1) 2009 is identified at 4,886.
Note: Jurisdictions are reporting data once per week on various days. All figures will be updated on Fridays. Last update 16 October 2009.
* QLD has not reported hospitalisations this week.
http://www.healthemergency.gov.au/i.../publishing.nsf/Content/bulletins-12Oct-18Oct

kiwibird · Nov 3, 2009

Re: Australian Govt Media Updates- pandemic phase PROTECT

PANDEMIC (H1N1) 2009 UPDATE BULLETIN

1200 AEST on 26 October 2009

National case update

At noon today Australia has 37,039 confirmed cases of pandemic (H1N1) 2009.

Deaths

The number of deaths associated with pandemic (H1N1) 2009 continues to increase. As of 26 October, 186 people have died. Of these deaths, four were pregnant women and 24 (12.9%) were Indigenous.

There have been 2 confirmed deaths in the ACT, 51 in NSW, 6 in the NT, 41 in Qld, 28 in SA, 7 in Tas, 24 in Victoria and 27 in WA.

Hospitalisations

The reporting of current hospitalisations has been replaced by weekly reporting of new hospitalisations, as States and Territories have moved from reporting data daily to reporting weekly.

There have been 11 new hospitalisations for the past week around Australia with pandemic (H1N1) 2009. Of these, 3 people in hospital are Indigenous Australians.

There has been 1 person admitted to an Intensive Care Unit this week.

There has been 4 people hospitalised in NSW, 1 in the NT, 4 in SA and 2 in WA, in the past week.

ICU admissions: 1 person in SA has been admitted to an Intensive Care Unit this week.

The total number of hospitalisations in Australia since pandemic (H1N1) 2009 is identified at 4,904.

Note: Jurisdictions are reporting data once per week on various days. All figures will be updated on Fridays. Last update 23 October 2009.
http://www.healthemergency.gov.au/i...y/publishing.nsf/Content/bulletins-26Oct-1Nov

kiwibird · Nov 17, 2009

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http://www.healthemergency.gov.au/internet/healthemergency/publishing.nsf/Content/ozflucurrent.htmLatest data

As of 6 November 2009 there had been 37,127 confirmed cases of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 and 189 deaths reported in Australia. The number of confirmed cases is lower than that reported in the previous week following the identification and removal of some incorrectly entered cases. In addition, NSW has reported two deaths associated with pandemic (H1N1) 2009 infections related to adult males who died in September 2009.
Key issues

Pandemic influenza activity continues to increase across many countries in temperate parts of the Northern Hemisphere, signalling an unusually early start to the winter influenza season. Activity has been particularly intense in North America and across Northern and Eastern Europe (including Ukraine and Belarus).
Surveillance of pandemic influenza activity in Australia and in other countries has not generated any signals to suggest any significant changes in the epidemiology, clinical severity or transmissibility of the pandemic (H1N1) 2009 virus.
There has been no indication of a significant increase in the incidence of antiviral-resistant pandemic (H1N1) 2009 strains.

PDF with full summary is here:
http://www.healthemergency.gov.au/internet/healthemergency/publishing.nsf/Content/ozflu2009.htm/$File/ozflu-no26-2009.pdf

kiwibird · Dec 27, 2009

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Report No. 32
Reporting period 12 December to 18 December 2009
Influenza Surveillance Report No. 32 for the week ending 18 December 2009 (PDF 67 KB)

Key items

* As at 18 December 2009, there have been 37,537 confirmed cases of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 and 191 deaths reported in Australia.
* National influenza activity remains low and steady.
o Influenza-like illness (ILI) presentation rates to General Practitioners at a national level were below the baseline levels reached at the end of the 2007 and 2008 influenza seasons.
o ILI presentations to emergency departments (EDs) remained steady, and slightly above background levels.
o FluTracking surveillance for the week ending 13 December 2009 indicated that ILI activity remained at low levels in all participating jurisdictions.
o Enquiries to the National Health Call Centre Network (NHCCN) regarding ILI continued to drop and were at low levels.
o Absenteeism rates remained similar to levels seen at the same time in 2007 and 2008.

As at 13 December 2009, the WHO Regional Offices reported at least 10,582 deaths associated with pandemic (H1N1) 2009 worldwide. In the northern hemisphere, transmission of pandemic influenza virus remains active and geographically widespread, however disease activity has peaked or passed its peak in many places, particularly North America. Influenza activity continues to increase in later affected areas of south-eastern and central Europe, and in central and south Asia. To date, WHO reported that 136 oseltamivir resistant pandemic (H1N1) 2009 viruses had been detected and characterised worldwide. All of these isolates showed the same H275Y mutation but all were sensitive to zanamivir. For further information, see http://www.who.int/csr/don/2009_12_18a/en/index.html.
http://www.healthemergency.gov.au/internet/healthemergency/publishing.nsf/Content/ozflucurrent.htm

kiwibird · Jan 10, 2010

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Key items

* As at 1 January 2010, there have been 37,553 confirmed cases of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 and 191 deaths reported in Australia.
* National influenza activity remains low and steady.
o Influenza-like illness (ILI) presentation rates to General Practitioners at a national level were below the baseline levels reached at the end of the 2007 and 2008 influenza seasons.
o ILI presentations to emergency departments (EDs) remained steady, and slightly above background levels.
o Enquiries to the National Health Call Centre Network (NHCCN) regarding ILI remained stable and were at low levels.
o Absenteeism rates remained similar to levels seen at the same time in 2007 and 2008.
* As at 27 December 2009, the WHO Regional Offices reported at least 12,220 deaths associated with pandemic (H1N1) 2009 worldwide. The most active areas of pandemic influenza transmission in the Northern Hemisphere are in Central and Eastern Europe, while overall disease activity has peaked in Western Europe, North America, and Asia. In the Southern Hemisphere, sporadic cases of pandemic influenza continued to be reported without evidence of sustained community transmission. To date, WHO reported that 168 oseltamivir resistant pandemic (H1N1) 2009 viruses had been detected and characterised worldwide. All of these isolates showed the same H275Y mutation but all were sensitive to zanamivir. For further information, see http://www.who.int/csr/don/2009_12_30/en/index.html.

http://www.healthemergency.gov.au/i...zflucurrent.htmg.nsf/Content/ozflucurrent.htm

Sally Furniss · Jan 30, 2010

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Summary

As at 15 January 2010, there have been 37,569 confirmed cases of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 and 191 deaths reported in Australia.
National influenza activity remains low.
- Influenza-like illness (ILI) presentation rates to General Practitioners at a national level are low and consistent with levels usually seen at this time of the year.
- ILI presentations to emergency departments (EDs) remained steady, and slightly above background levels.
- FluTracking surveillance for the week ending 15 January 2010 indicated that ILI activity remained at low levels in all participating jurisdictions.
- Enquiries to the National Health Call Centre Network (NHCCN) regarding ILI remained stable and were at low levels.
- Absenteeism rates remained similar to levels seen at the end of 2007 and 2008.
As at 10 January 2009, the WHO Regional Offices reported at least 13,554 deaths associated with pandemic (H1N1) 2009 worldwide. Pandemic influenza transmission continues in many parts of the world though is declining and has passed its peak except in some focal areas. The most intense areas of pandemic influenza virus transmission currently are in parts of North Africa, South Asia, and east and south-eastern Europe. In the southern hemisphere, sporadic cases of pandemic influenza continued to be reported without evidence of sustained community transmission. To date, WHO reported that 199 oseltamivir resistant pandemic (H1N1) 2009 viruses had been detected and characterised worldwide. All of these isolates showed the same H275Y mutation but all were sensitive to zanamivir.

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Australian Influenza Surveillance 2010 - Latest report
The Australian Influenza Report is compiled from a number of data sources, including laboratory-confirmed notifications to NNDSS, sentinel influenza-like illness reporting from General Practitioners and Emergency Departments, workplace absenteeism, and laboratory testing. It is produced weekly. A more in-depth end of season report is also published in Communicable Diseases Intelligence.

Report No. 9
Reporting period 27 February to 5 March 2010
Influenza Surveillance Report No. 9 for the week ending 5 March 2010 (PDF 172 KB)

Summary
In 2010, as at 5 March, there have been 50 confirmed cases of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza reported in Australia, bringing the total of confirmed cases to 37,686 since 2009. In addition, there were 12 reported cases of influenza type A not sub-typed and 6 cases of influenza type B.
Influenza-like illness remains relatively low nationally. However, some indicators are showing increases or are at levels slightly above those experienced at the same time in previous years:
Enquiries to the National Health Call Centre Network (NHCCN) remain low but higher than 2009;
National ILI presentation rates to General Practitioners remained low at 6 patients per 1,000 visits, with some jurisdictions showing an increase;
ILI presentations to emergency departments (EDs) in New South Wales and Western Australia were slightly above levels seen at the same time in previous years;
FluTracking shows a slight increase in ILI nationally; and
Absenteeism rates have remained stable and are similar to levels seen at the same time in previous years.
Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza virus continues to be the predominant influenza virus circulating worldwide. In China and Hong Kong, however, seasonal influenza type B viruses accounted for 83.5% and 56.1% of all influenza detected in the reporting week, respectively.
As at 28 February 2010, the WHO Regional Offices reported at least 16,455 deaths associated with pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza worldwide. In the Northern Hemisphere, active but declining pandemic influenza transmission persists in areas of Eastern and South Eastern Europe and South East Asia.
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Page 3 has a graph showing various circulating flu viruses.

Ronan Kelly · Mar 25, 2010

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As of March 12, 49 confirmed cases of H1N1 in 2010 (total 37,685 since May 2009). Also 162 cases Influenza A not subtyped, 28 cases Influenza B.

ILI remains relatively low nationally, but some indicators are showing increases, or are slightly above previous years.

NSW reports that rhinovirus is the most common respiratory virus identified by sentinel laboratories in Feb 2010.

http://www.healthemergency.gov.au/internet/healthemergency/publishing.nsf/Content/ozflu2010.htm/$File/ozflu-no10-2010.pdf

Ro: the third point may answer any remaining questions about the virus in Sydney.

kiwibird · Apr 1, 2010

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Australian Influenza Surveillance 2010 - Latest report
The Australian Influenza Report is compiled from a number of data sources, including laboratory-confirmed notifications to NNDSS, sentinel influenza-like illness reporting from General Practitioners and Emergency Departments, workplace absenteeism, and laboratory testing. It is produced weekly. A more in-depth end of season report is also published in Communicable Diseases Intelligence.

Report No. 11
Reporting period 13 to 19 March 2010
Influenza Surveillance Report No. 11 for the week ending 19 March 2010 (PDF 246 KB)

Summary
In 2010, as at 19 March, there have been 50 confirmed cases of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza reported in Australia, bringing the total of confirmed cases to 37,686 since May 2009. In addition, there have been 178 reported cases of influenza type A not sub-typed and 29 cases of influenza type B.
While there is influenza-like illness (ILI) in the community, levels remain relatively low and reporting from laboratories indicates that little of this ILI is due to influenza. NSW have reported that rhinovirus was the most common respiratory virus diagnosed by sentinel laboratories in February 2010.
Pandemic influenza is the predominant influenza strain worldwide, but seasonal influenza B viruses are predominant in East Asia, and have been detected at low levels in South East Asia and Eastern Africa.
In China, of all the influenza B viruses that have been antigenically characterised, the majority have been influenza B/Victoria viruses with some influenza B/Yamagata viruses. Of the B/Victoria viruses, 44.7% are related to B/Brisbane/60/2008, which is included in 2010 Southern Hemisphere seasonal influenza vaccine.
As at 7 March 2010, the WHO Regional Offices reported at least 16,813 deaths associated with pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza worldwide. In the Northern Hemisphere the areas of highest transmission are South East Asia and West Africa.

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kiwibird · Apr 10, 2010

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Australian Influenza Surveillance 2010 - Latest report
The Australian Influenza Report is compiled from a number of data sources, including laboratory-confirmed notifications to NNDSS, sentinel influenza-like illness reporting from General Practitioners and Emergency Departments, workplace absenteeism, and laboratory testing. It is produced weekly. A more in-depth end of season report is also published in Communicable Diseases Intelligence.

Report No. 12
Reporting period 20 to 26 March 2010
Influenza Surveillance Report No. 12 for the week ending 26 March 2010 (PDF 213 KB)

Summary
In 2010, as at 26 March, there have been 51 confirmed cases of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza reported in Australia, bringing the total of confirmed cases to 37,687 since May 2009. In addition, there have been 213 reported cases of influenza type A not sub-typed and 31 cases of influenza type B.
From 1 January to 30 March 2010, there have been 14 hospitalisations and 0 deaths associated with pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza, as reported by jurisdictions.
While there is influenza-like illness (ILI) in the community, levels remain relatively low and reporting from laboratories indicates that little of this ILI is due to influenza. NSW have reported that rhinovirus was the most common respiratory virus diagnosed by sentinel laboratories in February 2010.
Pandemic influenza is the predominant influenza strain worldwide, but seasonal influenza B viruses are predominant in East Asia, and low levels have been increasingly detected in South East and Western Asia, Eastern Africa and in parts of Europe.
Some South Eastern states of the US are experiencing increased and sustained pandemic flu activity. Louisiana and surrounding states have reporting an increase in ILI consultation rates and Georgia has reported a sharp increase in influenza-related hospitalisations.
From 1 September 2009 to 14 March 2010, in China, 91% of antigenically characterised influenza viruses were B/Victoria and 9% were B/Yamagata viruses. Of the B/Victoria viruses, 46% were related to B/Brisbane/60/2008, which is included in the 2010 Southern Hemisphere seasonal influenza vaccine, and 55% were related to B/Malaysia/2506/2004-like.
As at 7 March 2010, the WHO Regional Offices reported at least 16,931 deaths associated with pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza worldwide. In the Northern Hemisphere the areas of highest transmission are South East Asia, West Africa and the tropical zone of the Americas.

Full report in the PDF file above
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kiwibird · May 2, 2010

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Report No. 15
Reporting period 10 to 16 April 2010

Influenza Surveillance Report No. 15 for the week ending 16 April 2010 (PDF 167 KB)

Summary

In 2010, as at 16 April, there have been 60 confirmed cases of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza reported in Australia, bringing the total of confirmed cases to 37,696 since May 2009. There have been three new confirmed cases of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza reported in Australia during this reporting period, including two diagnosed during this period.
Of the 394 confirmed cases of influenza diagnosed during 2010 up to 16 April, 15% have been sub-typed as pandemic (H1N1) 2009, 1% as A/H3N2 and 70% as type A not sub-typed. A further 12% have been identified as type B.
During this reporting period, one hospitalisation, involving ICU admission and associated with pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza, has been reported by sentinel hospitals.
Levels of influenza-like illness (ILI) in the community remain relatively low and reporting from laboratories indicates that little of this ILI is due to influenza. The most common respiratory viruses diagnosed by sentinel laboratories in March 2010 were (RSV) respiratory syncytial virus (NSW) and parainfluenza-1 (WA).
Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza virus continues to be the predominant influenza virus circulating worldwide and accounted for 81.3% of all influenza A viruses subtyped globally. Seasonal Influenza B viruses continue to actively circulate in East Asia, but are also being detected across other parts of Asia and Europe.
In China, Influenza B accounted for more than 88.7% of all influenza viruses detected in the past week. From 1 September 2009 to 11 April 2010, 90.3% of antigenically characterised influenza B viruses were B/Victoria and 9.7% were B/Yamagata viruses. Of the B/Victoria viruses, 47.7% were related to B/Brisbane/60/2008, which is included in the 2010 Southern Hemisphere seasonal influenza vaccine, and 52.3% were related to B/Malaysia/2506/2004-like.
As at 4 April 2010, the WHO Regional Offices reported over 17,798 deaths associated with pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza worldwide. In the Northern Hemisphere the areas of highest transmission are Southeast Asia, West Africa and the Americas.

Full report in the PDF file above
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german-docter · May 3, 2010

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Australian Influenza Surveillance 2010 - Latest report
The Australian Influenza Report is compiled from a number of data sources, including laboratory-confirmed notifications to NNDSS, sentinel influenza-like illness reporting from General Practitioners and Emergency Departments, workplace absenteeism, and laboratory testing. It is produced weekly. A more in-depth end of season report is also published in Communicable Diseases Intelligence.

Report No. 16
Reporting period 17 to 23 April 2010

Influenza Surveillance Report No. 16 for the week ending 17 to 23 April 2010

Summary

? In 2010, as at 23 April, there have been 60 confirmed cases of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza reported in Australia, bringing the total of confirmed cases to 37,696 since May 2009. There have been no new confirmed cases of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza reported in Australia during this reporting period.
? Of the 448 confirmed cases of influenza diagnosed during 2010 up to 23 April, 13% have been sub-typed as pandemic (H1N1) 2009, 72% as type A not sub-typed and 0.9% as A/H3N2. A further 11% have been characterised as type B.
? Sentinel hospitals have reported no hospitalisations associated with pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza this reporting period.
? \Levels of influenza-like illness (ILI) in the community remain relatively low and reporting from laboratories indicates that little of this ILI is due to influenza. Respiratory syncytial virus was the most common respiratory virus diagnosed by NSW and WA sentinel laboratories in the last reporting period.
? Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza accounted for 79.9% of all influenza A viruses subtyped globally in the last reporting week. Seasonal Influenza B viruses are predominant across East Asia, Central Africa and Northern and Eastern Europe.
? In China, Influenza B accounted for more than 88.7% of all influenza viruses detected in the week to 11 April 2010. From 1 September 2009 to 11 April 2010, 90.3% of antigenically characterised influenza B viruses were B/Victoria and 9.7% were B/Yamagata viruses. Of the B/Victoria viruses, 47.7% were related to B/Brisbane/60/2008, which is included in the 2010 Southern Hemisphere seasonal influenza vaccine, and 52.3% were related to B/Malaysia/2506/2004-like.
? As at 18 April 2010, the WHO Regional Offices reported over 17,853 deaths associated with pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza worldwide. In the Northern Hemisphere the areas of highest transmission are West and Central Africa.

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german-docter · May 15, 2010

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Australian Influenza Surveillance 2010 - Latest report
The Australian Influenza Report is compiled from a number of data sources, including laboratory-confirmed notifications to NNDSS, sentinel influenza-like illness reporting from General Practitioners and Emergency Departments, workplace absenteeism, and laboratory testing. It is produced weekly. A more in-depth end of season report is also published in Communicable Diseases Intelligence.

Report No. 17
Reporting period 24 to 30 April 2010

Summary

? In 2010, as at 30 April, there have been 64 confirmed cases of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza reported in Australia, bringing the total of confirmed cases to 37,700 since May 2009. There has been one new confirmed case of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza diagnosed and reported in Australia (Western Australia) during this reporting period.

? Of the 492 confirmed cases of influenza diagnosed during 2010 up to 30 April, 13% have been sub-typed as pandemic (H1N1) 2009, 73.6% as type A not sub-typed and 0.8% as A/H3N2. A further 10.6% have been characterised as type B.

? Sentinel hospitals have reported two hospitalisations associated with pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza and one associated with influenza B, this reporting period.

? Levels of influenza-like illness (ILI) in the community remain relatively low and reporting from laboratories indicates that little of this ILI is due to influenza. Respiratory syncytial virus was the most common respiratory virus diagnosed by NSW and WA sentinel laboratories in the last reporting period.
? Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza virus accounted for 74.2% of all influenza A viruses subtyped globally in the last reporting period. Seasonal Influenza B viruses are now predominant in the Russian Federation, China, Sweden, the Republic of Korea, Iran and Mongolia.

? In New Zealand, there has been an increase in both the number of people presenting to GPs with ILI and the number of calls to healthline for advice on ILI.

? In China, influenza B accounted for 91.6% of all influenza viruses detected in the week to 25 April 2010. From 1 September 2009 to 25 April 2010, 3419 influenza B viruses have been antigenically characterised. Of those, 3091 (90.4%) were B/Victoria viruses and 328 (9.6%) were B/Yamagata viruses related to B/Florida/4/2006-like. Chinese National Influenza Centre Influenza Weekly Report 25 April 2010. Available from: http://www.cnic.org.cn/eng/. Accessed 4 May 2010.

? Of the B/Victoria viruses, 51.9% (1604) related to B/Malaysia/2506/2004-like and 48.1% (1487) related to B/Brisbane/60/2008.

? As at 25 April 2010, the WHO Regional Offices reported over 17,919 deaths associated with pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza worldwide. In the Northern Hemisphere, the areas of highest transmission are in parts of West and Central Africa with some focal areas of activity in South and Southeast Asia

full report (pdf):
http://www.healthemergency.gov.au/internet/healthemergency/publishing.nsf/Content/ozflu2010-apr-jun-pdf-cnt.htm/$File/ozflu-no17-2010.pdf

german-docter · May 18, 2010

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Australian Influenza Surveillance 2010 - Latest report
The Australian Influenza Report is compiled from a number of data sources, including laboratory-confirmed notifications to NNDSS, sentinel influenza-like illness reporting from General Practitioners and Emergency Departments, workplace absenteeism, and laboratory testing. It is produced weekly. A more in-depth end of season report is also published in Communicable Diseases Intelligence.

Report No. 18
Reporting period 1 to 7 May 2010

Summary

? Levels of influenza-like illness (ILI) in the community have increased over the last week as indicated by increases in presentations to General Practitioners, WA Emergency Departments and ILI self reported through Flutracking.

? Reporting from laboratories suggests that little of this community ILI is due to influenza. Respiratory syncytial virus was the most common respiratory virus diagnosed by NSW sentinel laboratories in the last reporting period, rhinovirus in WA and picornavirus in VIC.

? Of the 557 confirmed cases of influenza diagnosed during 2010 up to 7 May, 12% have been sub-typed as pandemic (H1N1) 2009, 75% as type A not sub-typed (likely to be mostly pandemic influenza), 1% as A/H3N2 and 10% have been characterised as type B.

? Sentinel hospitals have reported two hospitalisations during this period. Both were associated with influenza B and both were from Victoria.

? In 2010, there have been 64 confirmed cases of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza reported in Australia, bringing the total of confirmed cases to 37,700 since May 2009. There have been no new confirmed cases of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza diagnosed and reported in Australia during this reporting period.

? Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza virus accounted for 85% of all influenza A viruses subtyped globally in the last reporting period. Seasonal Influenza B viruses are now predominant in the Russian Federation, China, Sweden, the Republic of Korea and Iran.

? In China, influenza B accounted for 72% of all influenza viruses detected in the week to 7 May 2010. Of these, approximately 43% are the same strain as that in the 2010 Southern Hemisphere vaccine.

? As at 2 May 2010, the WHO Regional Offices reported over 18,000 deaths associated with pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza worldwide. In the Northern Hemisphere, the areas of highest transmission are in parts of West Africa, the Caribbean and Southeast Asia.

Full report (pdf-file):
http://www.healthemergency.gov.au/internet/healthemergency/publishing.nsf/Content/ozflu2010-apr-jun-pdf-cnt.htm/$File/ozflu-no18-2010.pdf

german-docter · May 25, 2010

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Australian Influenza Surveillance 2010 - Latest report
The Australian Influenza Report is compiled from a number of data sources, including laboratory-confirmed notifications to NNDSS, sentinel influenza-like illness reporting from General Practitioners and Emergency Departments, workplace absenteeism, and laboratory testing. It is produced weekly. A more in-depth end of season report is also published in Communicable Diseases Intelligence.

AUSTRALIAN INFLUENZA SURVEILLANCE REPORT

No. 19, 2010, REPORTING PERIOD: 8 May 2010 ? 14 May 2010

Summary

? Levels of influenza-like illness (ILI) in the community show signs of increasing through some surveillance systems (WA and NSW Emergency Departments, Flutracking).

? Reporting from laboratories suggests that little of this community ILI is due to influenza. Respiratory syncytial virus was the most common respiratory virus diagnosed by NSW sentinel laboratories in the last reporting period, parainfluenza-1and 2 in WA and picornavirus in VIC.

? Of the 679 confirmed cases of influenza diagnosed during 2010 up to 14 May, 10% have been sub-typed as pandemic (H1N1) 2009, 76% as type A not sub-typed (likely to be mostly pandemic influenza), 0.9% as A/H3N2 and 9% have been characterised as type B.

? Sentinel hospitals have reported no hospitalisations during this period, and ANZICS reported no ICU admissions for influenza A.

? In 2010, there have been 68 confirmed cases of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza reported in Australia, bringing the total of confirmed cases to 37,704 since May 2009. There have been no new confirmed cases of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza diagnosed and reported in Australia during this reporting period.

? Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza virus accounted for 85% of all influenza A viruses subtyped globally in the last reporting period. Seasonal Influenza B viruses are now predominant in the Russian Federation, China, Hong Kong, the Republic of Korea and Iran.

? In China, influenza B accounted for 91% of influenza viruses detected in the week to 9 May 2010. Of these, approximately 47% are the same strain as that in the 2010 Southern Hemisphere vaccine.

? As at 2 May 2010, the WHO Regional Offices reported over 18,026 deaths associated with pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza worldwide. In the Northern Hemisphere, the areas of highest transmission are in parts of West Africa, the Caribbean, South and Southeast Asia.

Full report:
http://www.healthemergency.gov.au/internet/healthemergency/publishing.nsf/Content/ozflu2010-apr-jun-pdf-cnt.htm/$File/ozflu-no19-2010.pdf

german-docter · Jun 4, 2010

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Australian Influenza Surveillance 2010 - Latest report
The Australian Influenza Report is compiled from a number of data sources, including laboratory-confirmed notifications to NNDSS, sentinel influenza-like illness reporting from General Practitioners and Emergency Departments, workplace absenteeism, and laboratory testing. It is produced weekly. A more in-depth end of season report is also published in Communicable Diseases Intelligence.

AUSTRALIAN INFLUENZA SURVEILLANCE REPORT No. 20, 2010,
REPORTING PERIOD: 15 May 2010 ? 21 May 2010

Summary
? Levels of influenza-like illness (ILI) in the community show signs of increasing through some surveillance systems (WA and NSW Emergency Departments, Flutracking).

? Reporting from laboratories suggests that little of this community ILI is due to influenza. Respiratory syncytial virus and rhinovirus were the most common respiratory virus diagnosed by NSW sentinel laboratories in the last reporting period, rhinovirus in WA and picornavirus in VIC.

? Of the 741 confirmed cases of influenza diagnosed during 2010 up to 21 May, 9.4% have been sub-typed as pandemic (H1N1) 2009, 75.8% as type A not sub-typed (likely to be mostly pandemic influenza), 0.9% as A/H3N2 and 9.4% have been characterised as type B.

? Sentinel hospitals have reported no hospitalisations during this period, and ANZICS reported no ICU admissions for influenza A.

? In 2010, there have been 70 confirmed cases of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza reported in Australia, bringing the total of confirmed cases to 37,706 since May 2009. There have been no new confirmed cases of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza diagnosed and reported in Australia during this reporting period.

? Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza virus accounted for 81% of all influenza A viruses subtyped globally in the last reporting period. Seasonal Influenza B viruses are now predominant in the Russian Federation, China, Cameroon, Republic of Korea and Iran.

? In China, influenza B accounted for 91% of influenza viruses detected in the week to 16 May 2010. Of these, approximately 47% are the same strain as that in the 2010 Southern Hemisphere vaccine.

? As at 16 May 2010, the WHO Regional Offices reported over 18,097 deaths associated with pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza worldwide. In the Northern Hemisphere, the areas of highest transmission are in parts of the Caribbean and Southeast Asia.

Full report:
http://www.healthemergency.gov.au/internet/healthemergency/publishing.nsf/Content/ozflu2010-apr-jun-pdf-cnt.htm/$File/ozflu-no20-2010.pdf

german-docter · Jun 17, 2010

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Australian Influenza Surveillance 2010 - Latest report
The Australian Influenza Report is compiled from a number of data sources, including laboratory-confirmed notifications to NNDSS, sentinel influenza-like illness reporting from General Practitioners and Emergency Departments, workplace absenteeism, and laboratory testing. It is produced weekly. A more in-depth end of season report is also published in Communicable Diseases Intelligence.

Report No. 22
Reporting period 29 May to 4 June 2010

Influenza Surveillance Report No. 22 for the week ending 4 June 2010

Summary

Levels of influenza-like illness (ILI) in the community show signs of increasing through some surveillance systems (WA and NSW Emergency Departments, Flutracking and absenteeism).

Reporting from laboratories suggests that little of this community ILI is due to influenza. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and rhinovirus was the most common respiratory virus diagnosed by NSW sentinel laboratories in the last reporting period, picornavirus was most common in VIC and RSV was the most common respiratory virus in WA.

Of the 839 confirmed cases of influenza diagnosed during 2010 up to 4 June, 9.2% have been sub-typed as pandemic (H1N1) 2009, 75.9% as type A not sub-typed (likely to be mostly pandemic influenza), 0.9% as A/H3N2 and 9.3% have been characterised as type B.

While numbers are very low, cases of A/H3N2 continue to be reported from the WA National Influenza Centre.

Sentinel hospitals have reported one hospitalisation for influenza (Type A, not subtyped) during this period, and ANZICS reported no ICU admissions for influenza A.

In 2010, there have been 77 confirmed cases of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza reported in Australia, bringing the total of confirmed cases to 37,713 since May 2009. There have been two new confirmed cases of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza diagnosed and reported in Australia during this reporting period.

Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza virus accounted for 78.1% of all influenza A viruses subtyped globally in the last reporting period. Seasonal Influenza B viruses are now predominant in the Russian Federation and Hong Kong.
In China, influenza B accounted for 87% of influenza viruses detected in the week to 23 May 2010. Of these, approximately 54% are the same strain as that in the 2010 Southern Hemisphere vaccine.

As at 23 May 2010, the WHO Regional Offices reported over 18,138 deaths associated with pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza worldwide. In the Northern Hemisphere, the areas of highest transmission are in parts of the Caribbean and Southeast Asia.

Full report:
http://www.healthemergency.gov.au/internet/healthemergency/publishing.nsf/Content/ozflu2010-apr-jun-pdf-cnt.htm/$File/ozflu-no22-2010.pdf

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