Belgium: 126 Cases of influenza A/H1N1 confirmed

[tyto]

BRUSSELS, May 13 (Reuters) - A 28-year-old man has been confirmed as the first person in Belgium known to be infected with the H1N1 flu virus, soon after returning from a trip to the United States, the Belgian health minister said on Wednesday.

http://www.reuters.com/article/companyNews/idUKLD56589020090513

 

[Laidback Al]

Re: First new flu case in Belgium confirmed

Re: First new flu case in Belgium confirmed

BRUSSELS, May 13 (Reuters) - A 28-year-old man has been confirmed as the first person in Belgium known to be infected with the H1N1 flu virus, soon after returning from a trip to the United States, the Belgian health minister said on Wednesday.

http://www.reuters.com/article/companyNews/idUKLD56589020090513

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PDATE 1-First case of H1N1 flu in Belgium confirmed

Wed May 13, 2009 1:09pm EDT

BRUSSELS, May 13 (Reuters) - A 28-year-old man has been confirmed as the first person in Belgium known to be infected with the H1N1 flu virus, soon after returning from a trip to the United States, the Belgian health minister said on Wednesday.
"He will be kept in isolation and people he has been in contact with will be contacted for a follow-up," Health Minister Laurette Onkelinx told a news conference.
She noted doctors said there was nothing to worry about in the patient's case. The man, from the northern Belgian region of Ghent, had just returned from 10 days in New York and four days in Chicago, Onkelinx said.
The H1N1 virus, sometimes referred to as "swine flu" or "Mexican flu" has infected nearly 6,000 people in 33 countries, the World Health Organisation said on Wednesday.
While health officials say it appears to be a little more contagious and severe than seasonal influenza, only the most vulnerable patients are advised to use drugs to treat it.
This is, in part, to keep the drugs working well in case the strain becomes more dangerous. (For more Reuters stories on swine flu, click on [nFLU]) (For more Reuters swine flu coverage, please click here: here) (Writing and additional reporting by Anne Jolis; editing by Andrew Roche)

 

[Diane Morin]

Re: First new flu case in Belgium confirmed

Re: First new flu case in Belgium confirmed

Machine translation

2nd case of influenza has in Belgium

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<!-- infos -->A second case of porcine influenza has (H1N1) was confirmed in Belgium, twenty-four hours after the advertisement of a first case in the country since the beginning of the epidemic with Mexico, announced the ministry for Health.

The ministry in the immediate future did not give details on the contaminated person, the minister having to give more information at the time of a press conference in end of the afternoon.

Saved since the appearance of the disease, Belgium announced Wednesday that the tests carried out on a 28 year old man of the area of Ghent (north-western), sunken Monday of the United States, were positive.

The first patient, whose state of health does not cause concern, was taken charges Wednesday by a dedicated service with it with the Saint-Pierre hospital of Brussels, in conformity with the plan prepared by the Belgian authorities.

http://www.lefigaro.fr/flash-actu/2...ILWWW00486-2e-cas-de-grippe-a-en-belgique.php

 

[Gert van der Hoek]

Re: 2nd case of influenza confirmed in Belgium

Re: 2nd case of influenza confirmed in Belgium

Belgium confirms second case of swine flu

Submitted by Mohit Joshi on Thu, 05/14/2009 -

Brussels - The Belgian authorities on Thursday confirmed the second case of swine flu in the country, less than 24 hours after the first case was identified, Belgian media reported.

A special governmental commission set up to control any possible outbreak of the disease made the announcement, the Belga news agency said. The identity of the victim is not yet known.

The news comes a day after the commission confirmed that a 28-year-old Flemish man from near the town of Ghent had tested positive for the new form of swine flu.

He had just returned from a visit to New York and Chicago. (1st case,ed)

According to Flemish broadcaster VRT, the man was "doing well" and was eager to return home, but would be kept in quarantine for five days as a precaution.(

http://www.topnews.in/belgium-confirms-second-case-swine-flu-2166769

 

[Gert van der Hoek]

Re: 2nd case of influenza confirmed in Belgium

Re: 2nd case of influenza confirmed in Belgium

Google translated

Seven cases of influenza A/H1N1 in Belgium



21.05.09 - After 18:15

A young woman from an analysis of Walloon Brabant
positive this afternoon to influenza A/H1N1, a
new analysis of the Scientific Institute of Health
Service has confirmed this evening a seventh case positive
Belgium.

This is a man of the province of Antwerp is
Chicago returned yesterday after a stay in the United States.
Upon his arrival, he contacted his doctor because he
felt ill and had pain. To
time, he showed no symptoms. The
same evening, he also presented fever,
slight cough and muscle aches. Since
today it is under supervision of an emergency
local hospital where the emergency physician and the physician
Community inspector decided to do a test,
as recommended in the procedure.

Tonight, health authorities have already identified
thirteen people with whom the man had
close contacts since his return. They were
contacted and given preventive treatment for
antiviral drugs. The man was transported to
Hospital Saint-Pierre of Brussels to be insulated.
Currently, its status is not a concern.

The list of passengers on the flight which was
man has been sought. Those who could
be contaminated during the flight will be contacted by
authorities. If persons are not living
in Belgium, their identification data will be
forwarded to the health of the country where they
resident.

http://www.rtbf.be/info/societe/san...en-belgique-le-jeudi-21-mai-septieme-cas-de-g

 

[Gert van der Hoek]

Re: 7 cases of influenza A/H1N1 confirmed in Belgium

Re: 7 cases of influenza A/H1N1 confirmed in Belgium

Two new cases of influenza A (H1N1) with a child 10 years

29.05.09 - 08:47 Two new cases of influenza A/H1N1 were confirmed Thursday night in Belgium,
Friday morning said the Commissioner interministériel Influenza. This is a child of 10 years
Tervuren capita and a man of 30 years living Brussels.

The first case is a child of Tervuren capita 10 years, returned Sunday from the United States with his
family. Upon his return he was not ill and do
showed no symptoms. It was only Wednesday that the child fell ill and did
therefore not presented at his school, the Gemeentelijke Basischool Moorsel "De Fonkel.

An analysis has revealed Thursday evening that the child was infected by influenza A (H1N1). All students
of the class of children and their teachers, have already been encountered last night and received
treatment of antiviral drugs, said the Commissioner interministériel Influenza.

The
other families of students attending this school have been called or visited.
As a precaution, the school will be closed until Tuesday, June 2 and was asked to all
families to stay home and monitor the health of their children.

It is asked the media not to contact the families involved and was asked to
them to limit contact with their family only to avoid as much as possible
spread of influenza.
The Commissioner was able to contact 258 of the 268 children, says the news release
Friday morning.

The second case concerns a man of 30 living in Brussels, income from New York May 28
last. He had contact with another person who has received treatment for drugs
antivirals. The man was transported in the evening at the St. Pierre Hospital in Brussels.

http://www.rtbf.be/info/societe/sante/deux-nouveaux-cas-de-grippe-a-h1n1-dont-un-enfant-112366



The number of confirmed cases of A/H1N1 in our country now is ten.

http://www.standaard.be/Artikel/Detail.aspx?artikelId=DMF20090529_003

 

[FrenchieGirl]

Re: Belgium: 12 Cases of influenza A/H1N1 confirmed

Re: Belgium: 12 Cases of influenza A/H1N1 confirmed

May 31, 2009 9:01
Belgium confirms 2 new swine flu cases

By ASSOCIATED PRESS
BRUSSELS

The Belgian government confirmed two more cases of swine flu, bringing the total there to 12.

The government's influenza task force said late Saturday a Belgian man who returned from Costa Rica on May 23 was likely infected with the A/H1N1 strain of influenza during the flight. He no longer shows any flu symptoms.

The second case is a "young man" who returned home from New York on Friday.

The flu task force said he has been hospitalized and a person he has been in contact with has been given antiviral medication.

 

[Gert van der Hoek]

Re: Belgium: 12 Cases of influenza A/H1N1 confirmed

Re: Belgium: 12 Cases of influenza A/H1N1 confirmed

A new case of influenza A (H1N1) in Belgium, 14th


05.06.09 - 20:31 interminist?riel

The Commissioner informed that a new influenza case of influenza A/H1N1

was discovered on Friday. This is the fourteenth case
positive in Belgium. The Scientific Institute of Public Health has analyzed two
other samples that were negative.

This is a man living in Flemish Brabant. He fell ill on the day
his return from the United States, on the night of 2 to 3 June He traveled on a flight
New York - Brussels and has previously spent time in Orlando.
Thursday, he called his doctor. That court found symptoms
influenza. In consultation with the physician community, it was
decided to perform a test on the patient.

On Friday afternoon, the result was positive. The man was transferred
at the St Pierre Hospital in Brussels where he is isolated and receives the necessary care.
His condition is currently not a concern.

Since his return Wednesday, the man has not left his house. Its
close contacts are limited to seven people. They receive a salary
preventive antivirals and will be requested to monitor
changes in their health and avoid contact with other
people.

The list of passengers on the flight in which the man was requested by
health authorities. People who could have been contaminated during the
flight will be contacted.

http://www.rtbf.be/info/belga-media...au-vendredi-5-juin-un-nouvel-echantillon-posi

 

[Gert van der Hoek]

Re: Belgium: 17 Cases of influenza A/H1N1 confirmed

Re: Belgium: 17 Cases of influenza A/H1N1 confirmed

Saturday, June 13, 2009 | Source: VRT

Airhostess Jetairfly has Mexican flu

belga

An airhostess of the Belgian airline
Jetairfly has A/H1N1-virus been better
known as the Mexican flu. The Commissioner
Influenza is currently in contact with passengers
flights on which the woman worked. Virologists Marc van
Ranst the Commissioner confirmed as Influenza
Belga Saturday to a message from the VRT.

It is not clear how the airhostess infected
affected with the virus. All other crew members
risk flights have been also investigated and
get preventive virus inhibitors.

According to Marc Van Ranst are also two other
countrymen infected. This brings the total
number of Mexican flu in our country at 17.

http://www.standaard.be/Artikel/Detail.aspx?artikelId=DMF13062009_091&ref=nieuwsoverzicht

 

[Gert van der Hoek]

Re: Belgium: 19 Cases of influenza A/H1N1 confirmed

Re: Belgium: 19 Cases of influenza A/H1N1 confirmed

Air hostess & two passengers in Belgium have swine flu

A flight attendant from Jetairfly, a Belgian charter airline, and two passengers have come down with the H1N1 flu virus, otherwise known as swine flu.

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The first to come down with the new strain of flu was an air hostess with Belgian aviation company Jetairfly. She is believed to have contracted the virus while in the Dominican Republic, says the head of Belgium's influenza task force Marc Van Ranst.

Two passengers on a flight from the Caribbean country back to Belgium were also infected. Authorities said Sunday that 60 people on the flight have been contacted and are receiving preventative anti-viral treatment.

All Jetairfly crew members on flights to high risk destinations have also been preventively given the virus inhibitors.

On Thursday, the World Health Organization declared the H1N1 flu to be the first flu pandemic of the 21st century.

http://www.expatica.com/be/news/bel...engers-in-Belgium-have-Mexican-flu_53592.html

ECDC, Belgium + 2, June 15

http://ecdc.europa.eu/en/files/pdf/Health_topics/Situation_Report_090615_1700hrs.pdf

 

[Gert van der Hoek]

Re: Belgium: 26 Cases of influenza A/H1N1 confirmed

Re: Belgium: 26 Cases of influenza A/H1N1 confirmed

Already, 26 cases of Mexican flu in our country


20:30 There are again two cases of Mexican flu have emerged in our country. It
Inter-Ministerial Commission Influenza has two positive samples detected. It
is a man of Flemish Brabant and a young man from West-Flanders. This
is the number of confirmed cases in our country at 26.


The man from Limburg was on June 15 from Australia and got back two days
later the first flu symptoms. During his flight back to our country, he thus
still not contagious.

Isolation

He will get antivirals administered and should stay home in isolation.
The twelve people since his return he has been in contact are
also isolated and preventive treatment with antivirals.

The young man from West-Flanders has recently been on a trip to the Dominican
Republic. He came back to Thursday, June 18, but felt two days earlier
already sick. The man and a person with whom he has had close contact were
isolated.

The passenger list of flight is requested so that travelers at risk,
can be contacted.

http://www.gva.be/nieuws/binnenland...evallen-van-mexicaanse-griep-in-ons-land.aspx

 

[Gert van der Hoek]

Re: Belgium: 30 Cases of influenza A/H1N1 confirmed

Re: Belgium: 30 Cases of influenza A/H1N1 confirmed

Belgium has already 30 Swine flu infections

20/06/2009 18:55

Belgium now has 30 cases of the swine or A/H1N1-griep. Both Saturday and Sunday reported the Interministerial Influenza Commission that there are two new infections have come to light. Counting them in four days with ten new infections.

An analysis Saturday brought the disease to light when a young woman from the province of Hainaut.

They returned on June 18 returned from the Dominican Republic, with the same flight as the young man who tested positive Friday.

The woman was Friday already isolated at home because the flight was in close contact with the young man. According to the procedure she received preventive anti-viral drugs, but Saturday showed them to be infected.

Sunday two people tested positive to the same flight on June 18 were returned from the Dominican Republic. The two women, respectively, from the province of Namur and the province of Flemish Brabant.

Both consulted on Saturday, June 20 their doctor, who decided a test run. Sunday showed that for both women positively.

The two women were isolated at home and receive treatment with antiviral drugs.

The fourth new patient is a young woman from the province of Antwerp on June 18 via London has returned from New York. The day before she had been suffering from flu symptoms. A test showed positive for the Saturday A/H1N1-flu.

http://www.knack.be/nieuws/belgie/b...nse-griep/site72-section24-article35265.html#

 

[Gert van der Hoek]

Re: Belgium: 42 Cases of influenza A/H1N1 confirmed

Re: Belgium: 42 Cases of influenza A/H1N1 confirmed

Influenza A/H1N1: three new cases confirmed

26.06.09 - 20:20 (Belga) Three new cases of influenza A/H1N1 have been detected in Belgium, bringing to 42 the total number of infected people.

In the first case, a man living in Flemish Brabant, who returned from the Dominican Republic last Sunday and felt the first symptoms of the flu on Tuesday. He contacted his doctor on Thursday. He was not contagious during his trip.

The second case is a young woman living in Flemish Brabant. It did not travel but had close contact with the patient returned on June 20 of the United States and has been tested positive to influenza A/H1N1 Tuesday.

The third case is a young woman from the province of East Flanders. She traveled in the United Kingdom and returned to Brussels on Sunday. She felt the flu symptoms Thursday and contacted her doctor on Friday. The situation of these patients is not a concern.

http://www.rtbf.be/info/belgique/sante/grippe-ah1n1-trois-nouveaux-cas-confirmes

 

[Gert van der Hoek]

Re: Belgium: 49 Cases of influenza A/H1N1 confirmed

Re: Belgium: 49 Cases of influenza A/H1N1 confirmed

State of affairs A/H1N1-griep on 30/06/09:

Three new cases confirmed

The Inter-Ministerial Commission Influenza know, there are 11 samples were
introduced in the laboratory of the Scientific Institute of Public Health. Three
it yielded a positive result for the A/H1N1-griep. A fourth sample tested
positive for seasonal flu. The other 7 samples tested negative.

The first case involves a man from the province of Walloon Brabant on Monday, June 22 is
returned from the United States. He felt the first flu symptoms (cough and
feeling unwell) at Saturday, June 27. On Monday, June 29, he consulted his doctor, who in
consultation with a gezondheidsinspecteur the Community has decided to test them
perform. Today, the test is positive for A/H1N1-griep. The man was not
infectious during the flight.

The second case is a young man from Vlaams-Brabant. On Saturday, June 27 he
returned from the United Kingdom and Sunday, June 28 he felt the flu symptoms
(fever and feeling unwell). On Monday, June 29, he consulted his doctor, who in
consultation with a gezondheidsinspecteur the Community has decided to test them
perform.

The third case involves a boy who Monday, June 29 via Paris is returned from Hong
Kong. He felt the first flu symptoms (fever, cough and feel) on Friday
June 26 and on Monday, June 29 consulted a physician.

These three individuals are isolated at home and receive appropriate treatment with antiviral
means. Their health is of course precisely the following days
followed. All persons with whom they have close contact and be contacted
receive preventive treatment.

Since both the young man who returned from the United Kingdom as the boy
who returned from Hong Kong may be infected during their trip, the
health authorities to contact the other passengers who have a risk.

Until today in Belgium, 49 cases of A/H1N1-griep. The Commission remains
continuously inform the press about new possible cases in our country.

http://www.influenza.be/pdf/Persbericht_74_stand_van_zaken_30-06.pdf

 

[FrenchieGirl]

Belgium - Cases - 56

Belgium - Cases - 56

[Google Translation]

State of affairs A/H1N1-griep on 04/07/09:

Two new cases confirmed

The Inter-Ministerial Commission Influenza know, there are 10 languages were introduced in the laboratory of the Scientific Institute of Public Health. Two of them yielded a positive result for the A/H1N1-griep. Two other samples tested positive for seasonal flu. The other 6 samples tested negative.

The first case involves a young man from the province of Antwerp on Tuesday, June 30 came back from Spain. The day before he felt the first flu symptoms (fever, cough, general malaise and respiratory problems), and Friday, July 3, he contacted his doctor. They decided, in consultation with a gezondheidsinspecteur of the Community, for a test run. Today, the test is positive for A/H1N1-griep. As the man was contagious during his flight to the health authorities all necessary to the other passengers who have a risk about it.

The second case is a young man from the province of Flemish Brabant. On Tuesday, June 30 he returned from California. On Thursday, July 2 he felt the first flu symptoms and Saturday, July 4th consulted his doctor. They decided, in consultation with a gezondheidsinspecteur of the Community, for a test run. The man was not contagious during his flight.

These 2 people are isolated at home and receive appropriate treatment with antivirals. Their health is obviously the next few days carefully followed. All persons with whom they had close contact have also been isolated at home and receive preventive treatment.

To date there are 56 cases of Belgium A/H1N1-griep. The Commissioner continues to press the ongoing information about new possible cases in our country.

 

[Gert van der Hoek]

Re: Belgium: 111 Cases of influenza A/H1N1 confirmed

Re: Belgium: 111 Cases of influenza A/H1N1 confirmed

Allready 111 cases of swine flu in Belgium

The Commissioner Influenza in Belgium, there are already 111 cases of infection with
the H1N1 virus, known as Swine flu confirmed. Meanwhile, there is also a new
flu plan.

(time) - That the report of the VRT news service Monday. Last weekend there were 14
new cases of swine flu confirmed. All infected individuals were isolated and
be treated.

Meanwhile a new flu plan. This plan must ensure that
flu patients are separated from other patients as the number of infections would
increase. The coordinator of the Influenza Commission calls for the number of non-emergency
operations to be cancelled.

http://www.tijd.be/nieuws/binnenland/Al_111_gevallen_van_Mexicaanse_griep_in_Belgie.8207743-438.art

 

[Gert van der Hoek]

Re: Belgium: 126 Cases of influenza A/H1N1 confirmed

Fifteen new cases of swine flu

There are now fifteen new cases of swine flu confirmed. In the laboratory of the
Scientific Institute of Public Health 40 samples introduced. Fifteen of them
yielded a positive result for the A/H1N1-griep and three samples tested positive for the
seasonal flu. The 22 other samples tested negative.

Language Camp

Eight people who tested positive, youth participating in a language camp in the region of
Liège. There are five Belgian students, two Spanish and one Russian. They were spot
were isolated and treated with antiviral drugs. Their health is
according to the Inter-Ministerial Commission Influenza not worrying and will be followed by
a doctor on the spot.

Foreigners

Three people have been infected recently been abroad. The other four who tested positive,
have not been abroad. One of them has been in contact with a previously confirmed
case. The other three cases examine the health authorities where they are currently
virus have occurred. After the first flu-infected persons had symptoms, names
they contact a doctor, in consultation with a gezondheidsinspecteur decided to test
carried out.

Isolated

All patients have been isolated and given appropriate treatment with antiviral drugs.
Their health is closely monitored days. All persons with whom they
close contact, are also isolated and given the appropriate treatment.
To date, in Belgium, 126 cases of A/H1N1-flu.

http://hln.be/hln/nl/4311/Mexicaans...en-nieuwe-gevallen-van-Mexicaanse-griep.dhtml