Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Eighty-nine
The cumulative total of confirmed cases in New Zealand is 523, up 16 from 507 yesterday. The number of probable cases remains at 49, unchanged from yesterday. The number of current active cases reported in the past seven days is 313.
The cumulative total of confirmed cases by region are:
Northland (5); Auckland (151); Waikato (21); Bay of Plenty/Lakes (20); Gisborne (1); Hawkes Bay (6); Taranaki (1); Wanganui/Palmerston North (6); Wellington (178); Nelson/Marlborough (6); Canterbury (128) and Otago/Southland (0).
National Non-Seasonal Novel Influenza A (H1N1) case and contact numbers for New Zealand
As at 1200hrs 28 June 2009 | Confirmed | Probable | Number of confirmed H1N1 cases reported in past 7 days* |
Northland |
5
|
5
|
5
|
Auckland |
151
|
11
|
99
|
Waikato |
21
|
3
|
15
|
Bay of Plenty / Lakes |
20
|
19
|
16
|
Tairawhiti DHB |
1
|
0
|
1
|
Hawke’s Bay |
6
|
1
|
4
|
Taranaki |
1
|
0
|
1
|
Wanganui / Palmerston North |
6
|
0
|
5
|
Wellington |
178
|
1
|
100
|
Nelson Marlborough |
6
|
3
|
5
|
Canterbury |
128
|
5
|
62
|
Otago / Southland |
0
|
1
|
0
|
Total |
523
|
49
|
313
|
Otago DHB is today confirming three cases of non-seasonal novel influenza A(H1N1) - these will be reflected in Monday's update.
Notes:
- Confirmed cases refer only to those that have been laboratory confirmed and are therefore an underestimate of the total number of cases.
- Data are sourced from EpiSurv.
- *Number includes all cases confirmed for ≤7 days from report date.
International Update from the World Health Organization
The World Health Organization declared a global pandemic of the novel Influenza A (H1N1) virus on 11 June 2009. At this time, WHO considers the overall severity of the influenza pandemic to be moderate. The assessment reflects the fact that most people recover from infection without the need for hospitalisation or medical care.
The latest WHO report is Friday 26 June, 105 countries reported 59,814 cases of influenza A (H1N1) infection, including 263 deaths.
The breakdown of the number of laboratory-confirmed cases by country is given in the following table (http://www.who.int/csr/don/2009_06_26/en/index.html)
As at 6am AEST on 28 June, Australia has reported 3702 confirmed cases of Influenza A (H1N1) influenza, including 1560 cases in Victoria and 751 cases in New South Wales. Five people in Australia have died after contracting the novel Influenza A (H1N1) virus.
Regular updates on the Influenza A (H1N1) pandemic are available on the WHO website (http://www.who.int).
Public Advice
Yesterday's update (number 88) contains some important reminders about what to do if you get flu.
The vast majority of people with flu recover within a week without requiring hospitalisation or medical attention.
However, people in high-risk groups who get flu, and those people who get a more serious illness should not hesitate to seek medical advice. Phone Healthline (0800 611 116) or your healthcare provider for health advice.
See update 88 and our website for more information on how to care for yourself, who are at most risk, and warning signs if you are getting sicker.
General information on the signs and symptoms of influenza, and advice on how to care for yourself and others at home are available on the following links. This includes specific information for those caring for babies and young children:
- http://www.moh.govt.nz/moh.nsf/indexmh/influenza-a-h1n1-care-advice
- http://www.moh.govt.nz/moh.nsf/indexmh/influenza-a-h1n1-care-protect
- http://www.moh.govt.nz/moh.nsf/indexmh/influenza-a-h1n1-care-you
- http://www.moh.govt.nz/moh.nsf/indexmh/influenza-a-h1n1-care-others
- http://www.moh.govt.nz/moh.nsf/indexmh/influenza-a-h1n1-care-others#children
ENDS
Unless otherwise specified, this information can be attributed to Dr Darren Hunt, Deputy Director of Public Health.
For health information and advice: the public should call Healthline 0800 611 116.
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