Mexico - H1N1 Case Tracking: 1,329 Dead Through July 2010

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Re: Mexico - Case Tracking: 199 Dead

Re: Mexico - Case Tracking: 199 Dead

Source: http://sdpnoticias.com/sdp/contenido/2009/09/03/482606

SSA Report 22 thousand 363 cases of Influenza A and 199 deaths
Today 16:14 --

Mexico, 3 Sep (Notimex) .- The Ministry of Health (SSA) reported that to date the number of confirmed cases with influenza A (H1N1) in the country amounts to 22 thousand 363 and 199 known deaths.

Reliance said that in the 32 states are recorded cases of infection, of which most is concentrated in Chiapas, Yucatan followed, the Federal District, Jalisco, Veracruz, Tamaulipas and Tabasco.

He stated that of 199 people died because of that, 86.9 percent had cough, fever 85.4, 75.4 difficulty breathing, coughing 51.8 and 50.8 percent malaise.

In this universe, 50.8 percent were female and 49.2 percent male, while in the age range, 71.9 percent were between 20 and 54, detailed the SSA in a statement.

The SSA warned that because the influenza virus A (H1N1) is still present among the population, it is important to remain vigilant and maintain preventive measures such as frequent hand washing and sneezing etiquette.

He noted that some common symptoms that generates the influenza virus is temperature higher than 38 degrees, burning and sore throat, cough, headache with abrupt onset and high intensity, joint and muscle pain, runny nose and in some cases diarrhea.

He said that worldwide, there are over 209 thousand 438 cases and 185 over two thousand deaths, but because the countries have failed to report confirmed cases of A (H1N1) by indications from the World Health Organization (WHO), the number may be lower than the actual figure.

 

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Re: Mexico - Case Tracking: 199 Dead

Re: Mexico - Case Tracking: 199 Dead

http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/nacion/171102.html

Translation: Spanish ? English

They fire cases of A H1N1 in the country
In Mexico fires again influenza A H1N1, especially in the last two weeks to register an increase of 2 thousand 651 cases laboratory confirmed and 29 more deaths, for a total of 22 thousand 363 cases and 199 deaths, according to reports Health Secretariat (SSA) on the status of the epidemic in Mexico

Doris Gomora
El Universal
Saturday, 05 septiembre of 2009
doris.gomora @ eluniversal.com.mx

In Mexico fires again influenza A H1N1, especially in the last two weeks to register an increase of 2 thousand 651 cases laboratory confirmed and 29 more deaths, for a total of 22 thousand 363 cases and 199 deaths, according to reports Health Secretariat (SSA) on the status of the epidemic in Mexico.

However, based on reports of dependence, more drastic registration takes place between August 31 and September 3 in three days when there was a rise of 506 more cases and six deaths in the country, before the onset of the autumn-winter season, averaging 168 cases per day.

The above figures contrast with those made on August 28, Health Secretary Jose Angel Cordova. He said the behavior of influenza was located in a stable phase, registering between 80 and 100 cases per day, adding that the National Health System is preparing for winter with Complementary National Response Plan.

The rise in cases of influenza A H1N1 that was found in Mexico has a behavior similar to the southern hemisphere autumn approached and had a major peak at the beginning of winter, according to World Health Organization (WHO) and the Epidemiological Control Center.

In the case of Mexico, from 3 August to 3 September, cases of influenza A H1N1 increased by 4 thousand 947 when they passed 17 thousand 416 a 22 mil 363 and the number of deaths increased in 53, going from 146 to 199.

According to the SSA, from 3 August to 19 August, the confirmed cases spent 17 thousand 416 a 19 mil 712, which meant that in 16 days increased infections in 2 thousand 296 and the deaths at 24, going from 146 to 170 The dead. From 19 to 24 August the increase in cases 148 thousand in the nine deaths.

Meanwhile, the 24 to 31 August the influenza A H1N1 cases rose by 997 and added seven deaths, while at 3 September, the Ssa reported an increase in 506 cases and six deaths, ie in three days often become 21 thousand 857 a 22 mil 363, and the death toll rose from 193 to a total of 199.

Health reported 199 deaths from influenza A H1N1 50.8% were female and 49.2% male, while 71.9% were between 20 and 54.

While the states of Chiapas, Yucatan, Mexico City, Jalisco, Veracruz, Tamaulipas and Tabasco are the ones that have the highest number of confirmed cases of influenza A H1N1.

In a visit to drugstores and shopping centers in Mexico City, El Universal noted that there was alcohol gel, face masks, latex gloves and scarves, but price increases have started with differences of up to 15 pesos each.

Finally, WHO reported 206 totaling 254 thousand new cases of the virus and are 2 thousand 837 deaths in the world.

 

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Re: Mexico - In two days, 400 cases of influenza, 8 dead

Re: Mexico - In two days, 400 cases of influenza, 8 dead

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Translation: Spanish » English
México. Ericka Pedrero
In two days, 400 cases of influenza, 8 dead
The Ministry of Health reported that states with more patients infected with H1N1 virus are Chiapas, with 3 thousand 452, and Yucatan, with 2 thousand 962; in contrast, BCS only has 31 patients and Coahuila 42.

Sun, 06/09/2009 - 06:05

The spike in infections has extreme measures in hospitals. Photo: Pablo Moses / Cuartoscuro two days there were eight deaths from influenza and 400 people infected with the virus in Mexico.

The Health Secretariat (SSA) reported that the number of confirmed cases of influenza A/H1N1 is 22 thousand 763, or 400 more compared to the previous report that gave on September 3, which was 22 thousand 363.

That same day, the agency reported the death of 199 people affected by the new strain, but yesterday reported that the number increased to 207.

For entities, said the unit, Chiapas ranks first in proven cases with 3 thousand 452; remains Yucatan with 2 thousand 962, the Federal District with 2 thousand 554 thousand 464 Jalisco, Veracruz thousand 248 thousand 98 Tamaulipas and Tabasco 991.

In contrast, Baja California Sur is the state least affected with 31 patients, with 42 followed Coahuila and Durango 53.

The spike in infections of the virus coincides with the start of school courses across the country, after the holiday period that began in July and ended in late August.

Just on the first day of classes on 10 July there were 203 cases confirmed and five days later there were 235 infections, the highest figure since.

No gender preference

The SSA explained that the number of deaths from the H1N1 virus is almost equal between men and women, because of the 207 deaths so far submitted have been 48.8 percent and 51.2 percent males, females.

By age range, she said, dependency, there is a marked contrast between infections and deaths. In the sector of the population aged 10 to 19 years there have been 6 thousand 738 cases and 9 deaths, while the share of between 40 to 49 thousand 592 have been infected and 47 deaths.

Among children 0 to 4 years there have been 2 thousand 697 infections and 19 deaths, while among adults 60 years or more have been 371 cases and 12 deaths.

With regard to the symptoms presented by patients who died, the SSA explained that 87.4 percent had cough, 86 percent, fever, 76.3 percent, dyspnea (difficulty breathing), 52.7 percent, general failures in the system, and 51 percent, expectoration

Based on figures from the World Health Organization, SSA reported that worldwide have submitted more than 254 thousand 206 cases of influenza A/H1N1, of which more than 46 thousand have been presented in Europe, 19 thousand 362 en el sudeste asiático y 3 mil 872 en África, entre otros.

The Secretariat urged people to remain vigilant and maintain preventive measures, because the virus is present among us. So follow recommended preventive measures, like washing hands often, not greeting a kiss, cover your mouth when you sneeze with your forearm and use antibacterial gel. If you have any symptoms, see a doctor and avoid self-medication.

Outbreak showed the country's scientific unit: AMC

Contingencies such as the emergence and spread of human influenza A (H1N1), exposed the scientific unit of Mexico to overseas, said Rosa Ruiz, president of the Mexican Academy of Sciences (AMC).

He noted that despite the economic and infrastructure limitations, the national scientific community has demonstrated the enormous potential of scientific and technological development.

Therefore demanded the government take responsibility for their commitment to increase steadily, investment in this sector to fulfill the legal obligation to allocate the equivalent of one percent annual gross domestic product from 2012.

"Without science and technology there is no development," said Ruiz, stating that the scientific community is ready to participate in the alliance to transform the country to which President Felipe Calderón called.

On several occasions, he recalled, the AMC has been suggested that a sustained increase in investment in this area is technically and financially viable, because it produces almost immediate effects, which are expressed in increased productivity, and competitiveness. (Mexico, Notimex)

A million in winter

Jose Angel Cordova, Secretary of Health, warned on 29 August that in winter can be more than a million influenza infections in the country.

For now, the official said, the virus is in a period of stability since the country recorded an average of 80 to 100 cases a day.

Days later, the health minister said that in 2010 Mexico will begin the experimental trials for a vaccine and hoped that one year after beginning to occur nationally.

In the meantime, SSA plans to buy 30 million vaccines, including that occurring in China.

Mexico. Ericka Pedrero

 

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Re: Mexico - Case Tracking: 207 Dead

Re: Mexico - Case Tracking: 207 Dead

Source: http://www.laht.com/article.asp?ArticleId=343101&CategoryId=14091

Mexico Swine Flu Death Toll Tops 200

MEXICO CITY ? The death toll from swine flu has risen by eight to 207 in Mexico, with the number of people infected with the AH1N1 flu virus increasing by 595 to 22,763, the Health Secretariat said.

Of the 207 people who have died, 106 were women and 101 were men, and 71.9 percent of the flu victims were between the ages of 20 and 54, the secretariat said.

Mexico?s 31 states and the Federal District have all reported confirmed cases of the AH1N1 flu virus, with the largest number of infected people in the southern state of Chiapas, followed by the eastern state of Yucatan, Mexico City, the western state of Jalisco, the eastern state of Veracruz, the northeastern state of Tamaulipas and the southeastern state of Tabasco.

A total of 254,206 swine flu cases and 2,837 deaths have been reported around the world, according to World Health Organization, or WHO, figures.

The government declared a health emergency after the AH1N1 flu virus was first detected in April, banning large public gatherings and closing schools, among other measures.

The Health Secretariat warned the public to continue to take measures to prevent the spread of the flu because the AH1N1 virus was still present in the population.

Swine flu symptoms include fever, body aches, sore throat and coughing, the secretariat said.

 

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Re: Mexico - Case Tracking: 209 Dead

Re: Mexico - Case Tracking: 209 Dead

http://www.prensa-latina.cu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=115767&Itemid=1

Mexico records five thousand 500 new cases of influenza A/H1N1
Thursday, September 10th, 2009

September 10, 2009, 08:09 Mexico, Sep 10 (Prensa Latina) Mexico posted in the last month five thousand 515 new cases of influenza A/H1N1 and the deaths of 60 people for this reason, health officials warned today.

Nationally, the Southern states, Yucatan and Chiapas, continue with the highest number of confirmed patients, followed by Mexico City, Jalisco and Veracruz state report said the Health Ministry (SSA).

Therefore, the health measures to control the spread of the virus have intensified.

According to Universal, communities of Sinaloa, Sonora, Oaxaca and Guerrero, as in other parts of the country, returned more frequently cleaning the schools, while the health agency warns that the epidemic returns to scale.

Among the areas most affected by the new outbreak contained Tamaulipas and Nuevo Leon.

To date and according to the SSA, Mexico has total registered 23 thousand 245 cases confirmed, and the deaths amounted to 209.

Authorities warned that the world is also an escalation of the virus is known now about 206 cases and 254 thousand over two thousand 837 deaths.

Recently, the World Health Organization reported in late September that will be ready the first doses of vaccine against influenza A H1N1 in the world, so that developing countries should have them.

rc / ggr

 

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Re: Mexico - Case Tracking: 209 Dead

Re: Mexico - Case Tracking: 209 Dead

http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/primera/33598.html

Repunta influenza; 5.515 cases in a month
Yucatan and Chiapas continue with the greatest number of patients, according to reports from the Ministry of Health

Ruth Rodriguez and correspondents
El Universal
Thursday September 10, 2009
ruth.rodriguez @ eluniversal.com.mx

The health measures to control infections of influenza A H1N1 intensified. Communities of Sinaloa, Sonora, Oaxaca and Guerrero, as in other parts of the country, returned more frequently cleaning the schools, while the Federal Ministry of Health reported that the number of people infected by the virus is increasing.

Reliance 5 thousand registered 515 new cases in the last month and the deaths of 60 individuals. He noted that nationally, Yucatan and Chiapas continue with the highest number of confirmed patients, followed by Mexico City, Jalisco and Veracruz.

Tamaulipas and Nuevo Leon are the entities that have a greater increase in people infected, while Tabasco and San Luis Potosi remained virtually the same number of patients, compared with the August report.

De acuerdo con el reporte del comportamiento de la epidemia, emitido el 8 de septiembre, son 23 mil 245 casos los confirmados y 209 las defunciones registradas en el pa?s. Compared with figures of 5 August, which had 17 thousand 730 cases and 149 deaths, an estimated increase of 5 thousand 515 new cases and 60 deaths recently.

Of the total deaths from this cause, it was 51.2% women and 48.8% men and 70.8% were between 20 and 54 years old. Eight of 10 victims filed a cough, fever and difficulty breathing, and one in two patients that ended in death was diagnosed with malaise.

In the world are now over 206 cases and 254 thousand more than 2 thousand 837 deaths, but because the World Health Organization (WHO) no longer requires countries to report the individual confirmed cases, the actual number may be higher.

WHO reported that later this month will be the first doses of vaccine against influenza A H1N1 in the world, and has ensured that this year in developing countries have vaccines.

Epidemiological Control Center (CEC) said that while not all people will need antiviral, vulnerable groups should receive so it is a simple flu, in order to avoid further infections or severe complications.

From Geneva, Marie Paule Kieny, Director of the Initiative for Vaccine Research, WHO, noted that vaccines against influenza A H1N1 are not available in the private market, ie not be placed on sale commercially, so Governments decide who should be vaccinated with priority and therefore the WHO has recommended that workers are the first health sector, followed by vulnerable groups.

Meanwhile, the CCE-based in Atlanta, USA, reported that antiviral drugs should be applied to patients hospitalized for influenza, and should not wait for the confirmation of the evidence.

Four killed in BCS

The head of the Ministry of Health in Baja California Sur, Francisco Cardoza Macias, confirmed the deaths of four people associated with this virus and said that after the start of the epidemic in central Mexico, and later presented in the southeast, now plays turn to the north. "We would be witnessing the beginning in the northern states," said the official.

His counterpart in Baja California, Jos? Guadalupe Bustamante Moreno said one victim died Monday by human influenza, bringing the total nine victims in the state. Addition, the Director of Health Services of Michoacan, Jose Guadalupe Hernandez, said a woman died in Morelia following an atypical pneumonia associated with the virus.

Julio Frenk Mora, head of the branch in Colima, said it is necessary not to relax preventive measures against the virus, and that "more preventive measures have been implemented reports continue to rise." To date, he said, have registered 546 of the type A H1N1, 506 of a seasonal nature, with three deaths, and has a large number of laboratory confirmed.

Meanwhile, Chief Sanitary Regulation of Jalisco, Juan Carlos Olivares Galvez, reported that between 35 and 40 sanctioned physicians for not reporting probable cases of influenza, according to the Official Standard 168. Before the outbreak of human influenza viruses expected for the winter, the municipal authorities of Mineral de la Reforma, Hidalgo, launched a "care our health, aimed at students to avoid contagion.

Sonora schools in seven classes remain suspended due to the detection of positive cases of influenza A H1N1, said the secretary of Education and Culture, Victor Mario Gami?o Casillas. He said that the municipality of Puerto Pe?asco is most affected. (With information Gomora Doris, Gladys Rodriguez, Mae Lee, Adriana Ochoa, Julieta Martinez, Azucena Silva, Jasmin Rodriguez and Marcelo Beyliss

 

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Re: Mexico - Case Tracking: 207 Dead

Re: Mexico - Case Tracking: 207 Dead

http://www.jornada.unam.mx/ultimas/...enemos-la-segunda-oleada-de-influenza-cordova

Difficult to determine if there is already second wave of virus AH1N1: Cordova
Cases rose to restart classes, but the rebound is expected in December, he said.

La Jornada online
Posted: 10/09/2009 15:07

Mexico City. The Health Secretary Jose Angel Cordova Villalobos admitted that cases of influenza have increased in recent days in our country, but said it was difficult to determine whether it is a rebound of the virus, as this was expected in winter.

"Yes they are and have increased in recent days, including (but) as is the first time we experienced this virus is very difficult to know whether we're really in the second wave, because normally, as I know the plans I have mentioned, expect, by the family that this virus belongs to the family of influenza, it was up to the cold months, "he told a news conference.

In its report yesterday, the Health Secretariat (SSA) reported that cases of influenza A/H1N1 confirmed in the country increased to 23 thousand 245 of which 209 people died.

After inaugurating the Eleventh Regular Meeting of the National Health Council in this city, Cordova Villalobos said the agency in charge of the state reports have spread of the virus.

He cited new cases in Sinaloa, which led to the closure of 14 schools and "some groups". "It's pure young schoolchildren, none serious, there has been increased hospitalization, only penetrated a small child," he noted. Classes already resumed, he said.

He added that the National Institute of Respiratory Diseases (INER) of the Federal District reported a total of 30 people hospitalized, many similar to that recorded in April, when he detonated the pandemic. He warned that the rise in cases coincides with the resumption of classes.

He pointed out that it has discussed with state health secretaries who need to be "attentive, alert, that we reinforce the messages of prevention and promotion, so that all cleanup actions, to avoid the handshake, not patients go to crowded places will be very important. "

Therefore, Cordova Villalobos called his state counterparts to strengthen epidemiological surveillance.

 

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Re: Mexico - Case Tracking: 211 Dead

Re: Mexico - Case Tracking: 211 Dead

Source: http://www.cronica.com.mx/nota.php?id_nota=457182

Mexico recorded 23 thousand 774 cases and 211 deaths due to H1N1
Notimex | National
Friday, 11 Sep., 2009 | Creation Time: 18:44 | Last updated: 18:44

The Health Secretariat (SSA) reported that last Wednesday rose Friday to 23 thousand 245 a 23 mil 774 verified cases of influenza A H1N1 in the country, while deaths rose from 209 to 211.

In reiterating that you should not lower its guard and must maintain preventive measures such as frequent hand washing and sneezing tag because the virus is present, explained that of the 211 people killed were women, 51.2 percent and 48.8 percent male , and 71.1 percent had between 20 and 54 years old.

In its report noted that of the 32 states that have confirmed cases are most concentrated in Chiapas, Yucatan, Mexico City, Jalisco, Veracruz, Tamaulipas and Tabasco.

Regarding the global report added that there are over 254 thousand 206 cases and two thousand 837 deaths, but because the World Health Organization (WHO) does not require countries to report individual cases, the number may be less an actual figure.

The SSA reiterated that influenza is a disease that if treated early is usually curable, so they urged people, especially suffering from chronic illness, to go immediately to the nearest health unit when this one symptom of respiratory disease to keep it simple and even cause death.

 

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Re: Mexico - Case Tracking: 211 Dead

Re: Mexico - Case Tracking: 211 Dead

http://www.informador.com.mx/mexico/2009/136925/6/rebrota-influenza-en-seis-estados.htm

Influenza regrow in six states
Note IMSS | States | Human Influenza
Teachers and parents decided to suspend classes for three days and do a general cleaning. NTX
Activities were suspended in 404 thousand schools
Entities reported fewer cases of H1N1 virus are experiencing a rise in infections, especially among young

MEXICO CITY .- Advances regrowth influenza A H1N1 in the country, and in the last 24 hours the Secretariats of Health and State Education closed campuses in numerous organizations and have increased health filters to reduce the levels of infection.

Only in Culiacan, Sinaloa, activities were suspended yesterday in the 404 thousand schools, classes determination that left 266 thousand students of all levels. School activities will resume until Thursday 17 September, allegedly.

Also, the health alert was extended to all nurseries located in Culiacan, so the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) will be closed also indicated that six days.

According to reports from health authorities, will have identified over 600 cases of tables associated with the virus influenza H1N1 among students, ranging in age from eight to 14 years.

In Sonora suspended classes in two schools, for a total of nine facilities closed so far this week.

In Michoacan, by order of the State Health Secretariat and the Ministry of Education (SEE), from Sept. 21 health filters are reinstalled in all the school buildings, said the head of the ESS, Graciela Andrade Garcia , while a 12 year old girl killed by the virus in the city of Puebla.

The director of the Southern General Hospital of Puebla, Aaron Zarain, confirmed the death and said that two patients infected by the same evil, are delicate.

Fearing and the demands of parents, four deaths resulting from influenza A H1N1 in Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, the Health Ministry decided to suspend classes for preschool, primary and secondary, to the next 17 September.

Francisco Cardoza Macias, owner of Health in Baja California Sur, said that it was decided to use the following days to conduct an information campaign among the population fit, given that panic caused the deaths of four people, including a lower.

In Tamaulipas, the over six thousand schools in basic and higher level where the filters are being put on health, only a staff director decided to suspend classes in Reynosa, for the detection of influenza A H1N1 in four students.

In Jalisco, the Health Ministry said that the Entity is not among those who are reporting a spike of the virus, although not ruled out at any time to change.

CREDITS: Report Writing / APP

 

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Re: Mexico - Case Tracking: 211 Dead

Re: Mexico - Case Tracking: 211 Dead

http://www.jornada.unam.mx/2009/09/13/index.php?section=estados&article=031n1est

In Jalisco 526 cases of H1N1 infection, in Puebla are 229

6 deaths confirmed by recent outbreak of influenza in three states
Suspended classes in schools from BCS, Sonora, Sinaloa and Colima to prevent the spread of the virus


Health authorities confirmed Saturday the death of a child under two years in Puebla on Friday of a man of 42 years in Jalisco, and in recent days the four people in Baja California Sur, because of the outbreak of influenza A/H1N1 . Moreover, in that institution, and in Sonora, Sinaloa and Colima, many schools and tens of thousands of students at all levels will have activities for several days before the spread of the virus.

In Puebla, the director of the Southern General Hospital, Zarain Aaron Rodriguez, announced Saturday that the boy died on September 8 by severe anemia and pneumonia, after a stay of 15 days from seasonal influenza, while the number of infections with the H1N1 virus adds 229 to the time the entity.

On Friday in Guadalajara, Jalisco Secretariat of Health reported that a 42-year resident of Arandas died on September 9 after having symptoms since August 22 for medical attention after two weeks at the General Hospital of the West. "Until today there are 19 deaths, 15 thousand new cases and 526 human influenza patients," he said.

In Baja California Sur, following confirmation of the death of four persons in the municipality of Los Cabos by the H1N1 virus in recent days, including a high school student 14 San Jose del Cabo, the state Health Ministry and City Hall suspended classes at local campuses basic education over the next Monday and Tuesday, extended the compulsory rest on Wednesday.

In Cabo San Lucas stepped suspension from elementary school Thursday Ag?ndez Jesus Castro, at the concentration of infections and deaths caused by human influenza in Los Cabos and the alarm that spread through the school sector, for which all campuses of the municipality be disinfected and 50 thousand students from preschool, primary and secondary classes have not said Secretary of Public Education, Omar Castro Cota.
The Ministry of Public Health of Sonora, meanwhile, confirmed the emergence of eight new infections of the disease in the primary school Obregon Hermosillo, so ordered the Ministry of Education and Culture suspend classes at that campus for seven days Beginning Friday, which already are eight schools with full or partial suspension of activities.

In the state there were two deaths and human influenza and the confirmed number of cases resolved and treatment is 180, officials said, while in Sinaloa State Commission of Human Rights issued precautionary measures or to the health sector to deal with priority any person who comes to hospitals with flu-like paintings to establish as soon as they are of the type A/H1N1.

With the emergence of flu in hundreds of people and killed five people during August only in the municipality of Guasave, the authorities also suspended classes in all public and private educational levels of Sinaloa on Thursday of last week and until 17 September.

In Colima, where 592 cases of influenza outbreak A/H1N1- apparently seasonal paralyzed 50 students and teachers to the state university and from next Monday 25 thousand students will not go to school from the preparatory level to postgraduate, reported health authorities.

Raymundo Leon, Ulises Gutierrez, Javier Valdez and Veronica Gonzalez, with information from Notimex

 

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Re: Mexico - Case Tracking: 211 Dead

Re: Mexico - Case Tracking: 211 Dead

http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/notas/626052.html

El Universal
Saturday September 12, 2009
Avanza regrowth influenza A (H1N1) in the country and in the last 24 hours, the Secretariats of Health and State Education baseline closed campuses in Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, Sonora suspended classes in two schools, to give A total of nine facilities closed so far this week. In two schools of Tamaulipas and Coahuila are investigating an outbreak, while a 12 year old girl killed by the virus in the city of Puebla.
The director of the Southern General Hospital of Puebla, Aaron Zarain, confirmed the death and said that two patients infected with the same evil are delicate.

In the institution are served between 15 and 20 people with flu-like pictures, so Zarain admitted the surge of the disease as a result of rainfall and temperature decrease.

For its part, the head of the Ministry of Health of Puebla, Alfredo Arango Garcia said on Monday confirmed 13 new cases of influenza, giving a total 178 in the state, of which four have died.

Closed campuses for claims

Fearing and the demands of parents, four deaths resulting from influenza A (H1N1) in Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, the Health Secretariat (SSA) determined the suspension of classes for preschool, primary and secondary to on 17 September.

Francisco Cardoza Macias, Secretary of Health in Baja California Sur, said that it was decided to use the following days to conduct an information campaign among the population fit, given that panic caused the death of these four people, them less.

He said this weekend on 14 and 15 September is also used for cleaning work in schools over the harbor.

Before the announcement, the leader of the democratic executive committee of section three of the SNTE, Esteban Ojeda, said there is a widespread perception among parents and teachers, the authorities are "not taking responsibility."

In turn, the Secretary of Education in Sonora, Victor Mario Gami?o Casillas, reported that the human influenza virus has crippled activities in nine school campuses. The municipality of Rocky Point is most affected by this disease, with the temporary suspension of six educational institutions. In the capital, he said, bad been obliged to stop three schools.

He said the facilities in which cases were confirmed and remain closed from Monday, September 14 will proceed to the resumption of activities.

In Tamaulipas, the more than 6 thousand schools in basic and higher level where the filters are being put on medical devices, a staff director decided to suspend classes in Reynosa, for the detection of influenza A (H1N1) in four.

The state secretary of education, Jose Manuel Montelongo Assad, said the report is investigated, because the secondary school principal, 2 in the town of Reynosa, took the decision to suspend classes, though the procedure is to report the situation to the secretaries of Health and Education in Tamaulipas.

According to reports, the secondary is in the colony Jarachina, Reynosa and the parents of four children infected with the IMSS showed them that they had detected human influenza.

In Monclova, Coahuila, a Cebetis was closed after four students had symptoms of influenza.

Redoubled care

The Ministry of Health in Yucatan adopted new preventive measures in schools and public places to prevent a resurgence of the virus. It was reported that until Friday had 2 thousand 957 cases confirmed with 13 deaths. Also, Secretary of Public Education of Colima, Margarito Espinosa said filters were installed on campuses, although there have been only "isolated cases".

 

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Re: Mexico - Case Tracking: 217 Dead

Re: Mexico - Case Tracking: 217 Dead

Source: http://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/ElFi...cId=215370&docTipo=1&orderby=docid&sortby=ASC

SSA reported 217 human deaths from influenza in Mexico
Flu alert - Tuesday 15 September (15:30 hrs.)

*
He recorded 25 thousand 214 cases confirmed in country
* Chiapas, Yucatan, Mexico City, Jalisco, Veracruz, Tamaulipas and SLP, the most affected entities


El Financiero en l?nea

Mexico, September 15 .- The Ministry of Health (SSA) insisted that there should be vigilant and maintain preventive measures against influenza A (H1N1) disease, reported Monday that up to 25 thousand 214 cases confirmed in country of which 217 died.

In its report, stressed that remain Chiapas, Yucatan, Mexico City, Jalisco, Veracruz, Tamaulipas and San Luis Potosi entities that have the largest number of cases.

He said that of 217 deaths, 50.7 percent were female and 49.3 percent men and 71.4 percent had between 20 and 54 years old.

The SSA said that in 87.1 percent of patients who died presented cough, fever in 86.2 percent, 75.6 percent in difficulty breathing; 52.1 percent in malaise and cough in 50.7 percent.

Regarding the global report, said that there are over 277 thousand 607 cases and three thousand and 202 deaths.

Given this backdrop, he reiterated his call to remain vigilant and maintain preventive measures such as frequent hand washing and sneezing etiquette.

He added that influenza is a disease that if treated early is curable, so people are urged to go immediately to the doctor if they have any symptoms. (Con informaci?n de Notimex / MCH)
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Re: Mexico - Case Tracking: 217 Dead

Re: Mexico - Case Tracking: 217 Dead

Source: http://www.prensa-latina.cu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=117822&Itemid=1

Provides for two thousand deaths from influenza A (H1N1) in Mexico
Thursday, September 17th, 2009

September 17, 2009, 14:27 Mexico, Sep 17 (Prensa Latina) Mexico's Health Secretary Jose Angel Cordova, said Tuesday that for the winter season the country could have two thousand deaths due to influenza A (H1N1), and up to five million infections.

Speaking to the Televisa network said that "since we entered the expected resurgence of the winter season, for which it is planned the start of the vaccination phase, said Cordova.

The agency in charge said on Tuesday that Mexico had 25 thousand to 214 cases of influenza and 217 deaths.

According to the ministry, the most affected states are Chiapas, Yucatan, Jalisco and Veracruz, in addition to the Federal District.

He admitted that there is already a closure of schools, particularly in Sinaloa and San Luis Potosi. We have also seen a spike in the Federal District, Tlaxcala, Durango and Baja California Sur, he said.

Toward the end of the interview, Cordova said the government intends to accelerate the purchase of vaccines against the virus, which the World Health Organization could infect a third of the overall population.

In this regard, stressed the importance of washing hands, using facemasks, sneezing properly and not touching your face.

 

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Re: Mexico - Case Tracking: 218 Dead

Re: Mexico - Case Tracking: 218 Dead

Source: http://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/ElFi...cId=215875&docTipo=1&orderby=docid&sortby=ASC

SSA Report 26 thousand 556 cases of Influenza A/H1N1 and 218 deaths
Flu alert - Friday, 18 September (15:10 hrs)

* 33.9% had metabolic conditions
* There are confirmed cases in 32 states, mostly concentrated in Chiapas


El Financiero en l?nea

Mexico, September 18 .- The Ministry of Health (SSA) reported that as of late Thursday, 26 thousand 556 were confirmed cases of influenza A (H1N1) in the country and 218 deaths, of which 33.9 percent had metabolic conditions and 22.5 percent were smokers.

He argued that 32 states have confirmed cases, mostly concentrated in Chiapas, 487 infections with three thousand, two thousand Yucatan 979; two thousand Ontario 903; Jalisco thousand 625; Veracruz thousand 343; Tamaulipas thousand 185; and San Luis Potosi thousand 156.

Of the 218 people dying from this cause, 87.2 percent had cough, fever 86.2 percent, 75.7 percent difficulty breathing, attack, 52.3 percent overall and 50.5 percent expectoration.

While 50.9 percent were female and 49.1 percent men and 71.6 percent had between 20 and 54 years old, said in its latest report.

Regarding the rest of the world, said there have been over 607 cases of 277 thousand and three thousand and 205 deaths, but because the World Health Organization (WHO) does not require countries to report individual cases, the number may be less than the actual figure.

He reiterated the importance of not lower our guard and maintain preventive measures such as frequent hand washing and sneezing etiquette, since influenza is a disease that if treated early is usually curable.

He therefore appealed to the population, especially to chronically ill, to go immediately to the nearest health unit when they present any symptoms of respiratory illness, to avoid complicating and even cause death. (Con informaci?n de Notimex / JOT)

 

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Re: Mexico - Case Tracking: 222 Dead

Re: Mexico - Case Tracking: 222 Dead

Source: http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/notas/628134.html

Ssa 27 thousand 660 cases reported and 222 deaths from influenza
The 32 states have confirmed cases, mostly concentrated in Chiapas, Mexico City, Yucatan, Jalisco, Veracruz, San Luis Potosi and Tamaulipas


Notimex
El Universal
City of Mexico Tuesday, September 22, 2009
15:42

The Health Secretariat (SSA) reported that until the evening of Monday 27 thousand 660 were confirmed cases of influenza A (H1N1) in Mexico, of which 222 people died.

In a statement, said that of the 222 deaths, 87.4% had cough, 86% fever, shortness of breath 75.2%, 52.7% malaise and cough 49.5%.

The dependence was revealed that just over half (50.5) were women and 49.5 men and 71.6% were between 20 and 54 years old.

Also stated that the 32 states have confirmed cases, mostly concentrated in Chiapas, Mexico City, Yucatan, Jalisco, Veracruz, San Luis Potosi and Tamaulipas.

He recalled that in the world are over 296 thousand 471 cases and three thousand and 486 deaths, but because the World Health Organization (WHO) does not require countries to report individual cases, the number may be less than the actual figure.

The Ssa reiterated the importance of preventive measures such as frequent hand washing and sneezing etiquette, since influenza is a disease that if treated early is curable.

He therefore appealed to the population, especially to chronically ill, go to the nearest health unit when they present any symptoms of respiratory disease to avoid complications and can even cause death.

He explained that the new virus A (H1N1) survives between 48 and 72 hours on porous surfaces like hands, door handles, railings, tissues and fabrics, hence the need to wash their hands frequently and disinfect.

Some common symptoms are temperature higher than 38 degrees, burning and sore throat, cough, headache with abrupt onset and high intensity, joint and muscle pain, runny nose and sometimes diarrhea.

This morning, the Secretary of Health Jose Angel Cordova Villalobos, said Mexico faces a new wave of influenza A (H1N1) and yet is prepared to meet this threat with prevention and health promotion.

Among the actions highlighted the medical and hospital care, laboratory diagnosis, vaccination and strategic stockpile of antivirals.

He gave federal recognition to the staff of the National Institutes of Health and Hospitals of Reference, to support the care of patients with influenza A (H1N1) in the state of Chiapas.

He noted that the program of preparedness and response to this second wave also integrated communication processes and coordination, research and development.

Cordova Villalobos said that was improved epidemiological surveillance system and strengthens the states with the equipment for laboratory testing with PCR in real time.

This, he said, there is sufficiency, independence and agility in the diagnosis and completes the strategic stockpile of antivirals for this disease.

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Re: Mexico - Case Tracking: 226 Dead

Re: Mexico - Case Tracking: 226 Dead

Source: http://www.cronica.com.mx/nota.php?id_nota=459454

226 Suman 29 thousand deaths and 417 infections by influenza A/H1N1
Notimex | National
Thursday, 24 Sep., 2009 | Creation Time: 17:14 | Last updated: 17:14

The Ministry of Health recommended that people remain vigilant in the presence of H1N1 influenza outbreak, which until Wednesday night spread to 29 thousand 417 people in the country, of which 226 died.

In a statement, the federal agency said that of the 226 people who died from this virus, 86.7 percent had cough, fever 85.4 percent, 74.8 percent difficulty breathing, and 52.2 percent malaise, and 49.1 expectoration percent.

He explained that 50 percent were female and the other men, and most (71.2 percent) were between 20 and 54 years old.

In the 32 states most of the confirmed cases are concentrated in Chiapas, Mexico City, Yucatan, Jalisco, San Luis Potosi, Veracruz and Tamaulipas. Because of this, he explained, it is important to remain vigilant and maintain preventive measures such as frequent hand washing and sneezing etiquette.

Influenza is an illness that if treated early is curable, so people are encouraged, especially to chronically ill, to attend the nearest health unit when they present any symptoms of respiratory illness to avoid complications.

The influenza virus is transmitted through saliva droplets expelled by sick people talking, coughing, sneezing, sharing eating utensils or food, greet and kiss.

The organism survives between 48 and 72 hours on porous surfaces like hands, door handles, railings, tissues and fabrics, hence the need to wash their hands frequently and disinfect.

Some common symptoms of people who become ill because of influenza viruses are temperature higher than 38 degrees, burning and sore throat, cough, headache with abrupt onset and high intensity, joint and muscle pain, runny nose and in some cases diarrhea.

In the world there are over 296 thousand 471 cases and three thousand and 486 deaths.

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Re: Mexico - Case Tracking: 231 Dead

Re: Mexico - Case Tracking: 231 Dead

Source: http://www.google.com/hostednews/epa/article/ALeqM5gdNCAQRt5V-Qzy50wfUOtY4S54OA

Increase to 231 the toll from influenza A in Mexico

By Agencia EFE

Mexico, Sep 29 (EFE) .- The death toll of the epidemic of influenza A in Mexico rose to 231, five more than in the previous report, while that of infected rose to 31,594, more than in the 2162 preliminary report, reported Today the Ministry of Health.

Of the 231 people killed, 115 were women and 116 men, and 71.4% were between 20 and 54 years, the ministry said in a statement.

Although the country's 32 states reported cases of the H1N1 virus most of them are concentrated in Chiapas (south), the Federal District (center), Yucatan (east), Jalisco (West), San Luis Potosi (center), Veracruz ( east) and Nuevo Le?n (north), in that order.

Worldwide reported 3917 cases and 318,925 deaths, said the Health Ministry, this figure could be higher because the World Health Organization (WHO) and does not require countries to report individual cases.

The outbreak of influenza A was detected in Mexico in late April this year and the first fifteen days of contingency, the country lived under a health emergency with the suspension of mass concentration, so schools were closed, restaurants and canceled sports activities.

The Mexican government has encountered in recent days a spike in the spread of influenza A in the Pacific Northwest and admits that in the winter could rise to five million infections, equivalent to more than 4.7% of the population overall.

The Health Ministry recalled that the virus symptoms are fever greater than 38 degrees, burning and sore throat, cough, headache with abrupt onset and high intensity, joint and muscle pain, runny nose and sometimes abundant Diarrhea.

The most vulnerable groups include pregnant women, children up to two years and health personnel who are exposed to infected patients.

 

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Re: Mexico - Case Tracking: 236 Dead

Re: Mexico - Case Tracking: 236 Dead

Source: http://www.google.com/hostednews/epa/article/ALeqM5hvMFOqKY3_B0WGdtBa2o-SO36mAw


Five more deaths from bird to bring the total to 236 in Mexico

By Agencia EFE - 1 hour ago.

Mexico, Oct 1 (EFE) .- Five people died in the past two days in Mexico caused by influenza A and are therefore and 236 patients died from this disease, that "if treated early is usually curable," today reported the Health Department.

In a statement issued today said that total dependence are 32,950 confirmed cases in the country, 1,354 more than two days ago, which are concentrated in the states of Chiapas, Mexico City, Yucatan, Jalisco, San Luis Potosi, Veracruz and Nuevo Leon.

"It is important to remain vigilant and maintain preventive measures such as frequent hand washing and the 'sneeze-label' (cough covering her mouth with arm)," the statement said.

Some common symptoms of people who get sick of the H1N1 virus are fever greater "to 38 degrees, burning and sore throat, cough, headache with abrupt onset and high intensity, joint and muscle pain, runny nose and some cases diarrhea.

Of the 236 deceased 86.4% presented one cough, fever was 85.6% and 73.3% reported breathing difficulties, detailed dependence.

The deaths are now the same for both sexes, but the bulk of the deaths (71.2%) the people were between 20 and 54.

"In the world there are over 318,925 cases and 3917 deaths," the Ministry of Health of Mexico.

Finally, the agency points out that influenza caused by the AH1N1 "is an illness that if treated early is usually curable, so people are encouraged, especially to chronically ill, to go immediately to the unit nearest health "if you have symptoms.

"The influenza virus is transmitted through saliva droplets expelled by sick people talking, coughing, sneezing, sharing eating utensils or food, greet and kiss," the note added.

The H1N1 survives between 48 and 72 hours on porous surfaces like hands, door handles, railings, tissues and fabrics, hence the need to wash their hands frequently and disinfect ", concludes the note.

 

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Re: Mexico - Case Tracking: 245 Dead

Re: Mexico - Case Tracking: 245 Dead

Source: http://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/ElFi...cId=219639&docTipo=1&orderby=docid&sortby=ASC

SSA confirms 245 deaths from influenza
Flu alert - Tuesday, 6 October (17:05 hrs.)

* More than 35 thousand 838 people infected
* The states with the outbreak are more Distrito Federal, Chiapas, Yucatan, Jalisco, San Luis Potosi, Nuevo Leon and Veracruz


El Financiero en l?nea

Mexico, October 6 .- The Ministry of Health (SSA) 35 thousand 838 confirmed cases of influenza A (H1N1) in Mexico, of which 245 people died, until Monday night. In a statement, noted that of 245 deaths, 86.9 percent had cough, fever 85.7 percent, 71 percent difficulty breathing; 52.2 percent malaise, and 46.9 percent expectoration.

He noted that 50.2 percent were female and the rest are male, and 69.8 percent had between 20 and 54, and in the 32 states will have new confirmed cases.

Most of the infections are concentrated in Mexico City, Chiapas, Yucatan, Jalisco, San Luis Potosi, Nuevo Leon and Veracruz. Globally there are over 343 thousand 298 cases and four thousand and 108 deaths from influenza A (H1N1).

The SSA emphasized the importance of preventive measures frequent hand washing, sneezing protected with tissue or inside the elbow guard at home, cleaning of surfaces, not to touch the face of clothing and hygiene.

Influenza is an illness that if treated early it is curable and therefore urged the people, especially to chronically ill, go to the nearest health unit when present some respiratory symptoms to avoid complicated and even cause death. (Con informaci?n de Notimex / JJJ)

 

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Re: Mexico - Case Tracking: 245 Dead

Re: Mexico - Case Tracking: 245 Dead

Source: http://www.jornada.unam.mx/2009/10/08/index.php?section=sociedad&article=039n1soc

In Guerrero close five schools for suspected cases of the virus
Reported five deaths from influenza in four entities

Two children aged four to 10 years, among those killed by the H1N1 strain
Correspondents


This Wednesday was reported five new deaths from influenza A/H1N1 in Tamaulipas, Yucatan, Sinaloa and Aguascalientes. Meanwhile, an outbreak forced the temporary closure of five schools in two municipalities of Guerrero.

Meanwhile, in Quer?taro, the State Health Secretariat said he had only 23 thousand of the 105 thousand doses required to prevent seasonal influenza risk groups.

In Tamaulipas, health authorities reported that a four year old child who suffered from cerebral palsy and a teacher died from influenza, bringing the number of deaths from the virus rose again to 12 in the state.

Also in Merida, Yucatan, died less than 10 years at the regional hospital of the Mexican Social Security Institute Ignacio Garcia Tellez. To this add 17 the death occurred in the entity by the H1N1 strain since the disease appeared in the state last May. Official figures placed the entity-with 3 thousand 133 cases of human influenza-in third place nationally in the spread, just below the Federal District and Chiapas.

Meanwhile, in Sinaloa, relatives of Juan Carlos Castro, who was a teacher at the Technical Secondary School in El Tajito municipality of Guasave, argued that the mentor died of influenza, to the neglect of the state health personnel who treated him.

Meanwhile, the Institute of Health in Aguascalientes announced the death of a young woman of 27 years in Hidalgo Hospital in the capital of the entity-infected with the H1N1 virus.

Meanwhile, authorities of Guerrero reported that in the municipalities of Huitzuco-Cocula and north of the entity-five schools were closed for three days, detected 10 suspected cases of influenza A/H1N1. It is expected that during this period to clarify whether the disease.

In turn, the head of the Ministry of Health in Queretaro, Mario Cesar Garcia Feregrino, and the Director of Health Services in the state, Ruben Romero Marques, reported that the institution lacks sufficient vaccine to meet the seasonal influenza .

They indicated that have 23 thousand doses of vaccine, which "does not represent the amount we need," because they depend on the provision granting the federal government, due to shortage of the drug in the world. They added that as part of efforts to detect the disease, 21 mobile units operating in Queretaro to seeing patients with flu symptoms.

Martin Sanchez, Luis A. Boffil, Javier Valdez, Claudio Ba?uelos, Misael Habana and Mariana Chavez