Swine flu toll climbs by around 500

Published: 20/11/2009 at 11:10 PM
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Around 6,750 people have died from the swine flu pandemic, World Health Organisation data showed Friday, about 500 more than a week ago.

Data posted a week ago showed that 6,250 people have died from the A(H1N1) virus since it was first uncovered in April.

The number of fatalities remains the highest in the Americas, where 4,806 deaths have been recorded.
The Asia-Pacific region posted 1,323 deaths, while in Europe, at least 350 people have succumbed to pandemic flu.

Since the previous update, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Slovenia have reported their first deaths from swine flu.

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Jaap den Haan

Discussion 1 : 05/12/2009 at 01:52 AM1
We are living in a globalized society based on stress. The individual and the state have drifted apart and seem to have exchanged. Illnesses are partly created, and none stand completely on their own, or come of their own. The swine flu has psychological elements as well, and is bedded in these. But of course I don't mean this as an offense to the virus.

Jaap den Haan

Discussion 1 : 05/12/2009 at 01:52 AM1

We are living in a globalized society based on stress. The individual and the state have drifted apart and seem to have exchanged. Illnesses are partly created, and none stand completely on their own, or come of their own. The swine flu has psychological elements as well, and is bedded in these. But of course I don't mean this as an offense to the virus.

Swine flu toll climbs by around 500