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Influenza A(H1N1) Infection - 2009 (H1N1) Flu. With all the swine flu attention in the media, we are tying to focus on reports that impact the Cabo San Lucas, Los Cabos, Baja California Sur region of Mexico. The following are some of the recent headlines with links to the complete report or article.
Update: 16 May 2009 - As the media firestorm surrounding last month’s outbreak of the A(H1N1) virus, better known as the swine flu, winds down, many are still left wondering whether travel to Mexican resort towns such as Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo is safe. The answer being given by both Mexican and American officials, multiple media outlets, area doctors, and the World Health Organization is a resounding yes. Swine Flu Los Cabos update continues. |
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Excerpts from World Health Organization
web site updates
Influenza A(H1N1) - Update 37 - 23 May 2009
23 May 2009 -- As of 06:00 GMT, 23 May 2009, 43 countries have officially reported 12,022 cases of influenza A(H1N1) infection, including 86 deaths.
Mexico has reported 3,892 laboratory confirmed human cases of infection, including 75 deaths. The United States has reported 6,552 laboratory confirmed human cases, including nine (9) deaths. Canada has reported 719 laboratory confirmed human cases, including one (1) death. Costa Rica has reported nine laboratory confirmed human cases, including one death.
The breakdown of the number of laboratory-confirmed cases by country is given in the table and map on the WHO web site. The numbers are based on the information provided to WHO by national health authorities.
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Further information on the situation will be available on the WHO website on a regular basis.
Regular updates are available from the WHO updates page
Recap of previous WHO website updates and reports - LosCabosGuide.com
Los Cabos, Mexico Area Media and Reports:
Smart Travel Dos and Don’ts. 17 May 2009 - Article by Ashley Alvardo for LosCabosGuide.com
Reports on the recent violence in northwest México have led many to unnecessarily cancel their trips to some of the nation’s best resort towns, including Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo in the Baja Peninsula.
Swine Flu Update - Cabo San Lucas, Los Cabos, Mexico. Influenza 2009 A (H1N1) Infection.
16 May 2009 - Article by Ashley Alvardo for LosCabosGuide.com
CABO SAN LUCAS, MEXICO --
As the media firestorm surrounding last month’s outbreak of the A(H1N1) virus, better known as the swine flu, winds down, many are still left wondering whether travel to Mexican resort towns such as Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo is safe. The answer being given by both Mexican and American officials, multiple media outlets, area doctors, and the World Health Organization is a resounding yes. Swine Flu Los Cabos update continues.
Mexicans Return to Work as Confirmed Flu Cases Rise
By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr. - Published: May 7, 2009 - The New York Times
Although very few Americans have developed serious swine flu complications, those who have are surprisingly young, United States health officials said Wednesday.
Only 35 people have been hospitalized with confirmed swine flu infections, but their median age is 15, said Dr. Richard E. Besser, the acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
In Mexico City, Flu Brings Varied Lessons
05 May 2009 - By ANA CAMPOY and DAVID LUHNOW
MEXICO CITY -- This city of around 20 million will begin to come back to life on Wednesday after enduring nearly two weeks of virtual quarantine due to the new and deadly flu bug. Mexico City's restaurants and shops are set to open their doors again, while schools will gradually reopen.
The A/H1N1 virus brought the city to a spooky standstill after the government on Friday ordered nonessential businesses to close for five days. Since the bug appeared, cultural customs like greeting with a kiss on the cheek have been replaced by an awkward bow or wave.
Escape the Swine Flu and Head to Los Cabos, Mexico.
05 May 2009 - Article by Ashley Alvardo for LosCabosGuide.com
CABO SAN LUCAS, MEXICO -- While negative news stories continue to caution against travel to México, near-daily reports released by the World Health Organization, Mexican secretary of health, and other tracking websites paint a different, more positive and specific picture.
Mexico Set to Reopen Businesses After Flu Shutdown - MAY 5, 2009, 9:54 A.M. ET - The Wall Street Journal
Associated Press: MEXICO CITY -- Traffic is picking up again, cafes are reopening and cleanup crews are getting universities ready to resume classes. Mexico City has some of its customary bustle back, and the president promises life is returning to normal after a five-day shutdown to contain the spread of the A/H1N1 flu.
Mexico still called off Cinco de Mayo celebrations Tuesday, including the biggest one of all -- a re-enactment of the May 5, 1862, victory over French troops in the central state of Puebla. And health experts warned that Mexico and the rest of the world needed to remain on guard against the virus.
Saying the outbreak is waning in Mexico, the epicenter of an illness that has sickened hundreds around the world, President Felipe Calderon announced it was nearly time to reopen businesses. Universities and high schools will open their doors Thursday, and younger schoolchildren are to report back to school May 11.
Mexico says flu ebbing, lowers alert level
By DAVID KOOP, Associated Press Writer – 04 May 2009 - 12:45 PM PDT
MEXICO CITY – Mexican officials lowered their swine flu alert level in the capital on Monday and said they will allow cafes, museums and libraries to reopen this week, even as world health officials weighed raising their pandemic alert to the highest level.
Mexican officials declared the epidemic to be waning at its epicenter, announcing that Wednesday will conclude a five-day closure of nonessential businesses they credit for reducing the spread of the new virus. They haven't decided when to reopen schools nationwide, saying inspections are necessary before students can return to class.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090504/ap_on_he_me/med_swine_flu
Flu cases rise; public weighs best response
By Sandra Dibble and Jeff McDonald, UNION-TRIBUNE STAFF WRITERS
2:00 a.m. May 3, 2009. ...The global tally included 11 newly confirmed cases of infection in Baja California – 10 in the state capital of Mexicali and one in Ensenada... Baja California's health secretary, Dr. José Bustamante, said the state's 11 confirmed patients, many of them adolescents, have been treated and are out of danger. Bustamante said 30 additional samples are being analyzed by a federal laboratory in Mexico City...
Editor's note: The state of Baja California (sometimes referred to Baja Califonia Norte) is the northernmost state in the Baja Peninsula, which contains the cities of Mexicali, Ensenada and Tijuana. Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo (Los Cabos) are located in Baja California Sur, at the southern tip of the peninsula.
http://www3.signonsandiego.com/stories/2009/may/03/1n3flumain01734-signs-hopeful-virus-weaker-officia/?uniontrib
The Facts About "Swine Flu" in Los Cabos, Mexico - Hautter.com
Here in Los Cabos, we have managed to stay safe from Swine Flu. This means Los Cabos is safer than California, Texas, Kansas, New York, and other states who have reported confirmed cases of Swine Flu. By Derrick Grahn on Tuesday April 28, 2009. http://www.hautter.com/facts-about-swine-flu/
Swine Flu in Baja - The Outbreak of H1N1 in Mexico - BajaInsider.com
There has been an outbreak of a new virus initially named "Swine Flu" that appears to have originated near Veracruz, Mexico several weeks ago. Mexico will close government offices, schools and many businesses as of Friday, May 1 through May 5th. However, this is not terribly significant, as the 1st and 4th are both national holidays and this will provide an extended weekend for many employees. Schools nationwide are currently closed until May 6th. Note: article is not dated, but we estimate that it was wrtitten April 29th or 30th, 2009.
http://www.bajainsider.com/baja-life/health/swineflubaja.htm
Swine Flu and Todos Santos Baja Mexico - April 28, 2009. Nope, no swine flu here. At least not yet. Kids are all out of school through May 6, this after just having 2 weeks off for Semana Santa (Easter.) http://elcalendario.wordpress.com/2009/04/28/swine-flu-and-todos-santos-baja-mexico/
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Resources and Related Links:
Putting Swine Flu in Perspective - By Miranda Hitti, WebMD Health News; Reviewed By Louise Chang, MD
May 1, 2009 - 7 Reasons Not to Over Worry - After a solid week of scary headlines about swine flu, it's time to take a step back, take a deep breath, and regain perspective. Here are seven points to consider:
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=99921
UN says no plans for highest pandemic level yet - Associated Press - 04 May 2009 - 7:30 AM PDT
UNITED NATIONS – The heads of the United Nations and the World Health Organization say there are no imminent plans to raise its pandemic alert to its highest level. In New York on Monday, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says WHO "has no plan to raise the alert level to 6 at this moment." WHO chief Margaret Chan also tells the U.N. General Assembly by videolink from Geneva that "we are not there yet."
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090504/ap_on_he_me/med_swine_flu
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CDC Travelers' Health offers information to assist travelers and their health-care providers in deciding the vaccines, medications, and other measures necessary to prevent illness and injury during international travel. http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/
CDC Influenza Fact Sheet - Preventing the Flu: Good Health Habits Can Help Stop Germs
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/habits.htm?s_cid=swineFlu_outbreak_003
FluTracker by Rhiza Labs: Tracking the progress of H1N1 swine flu.
Note: this page is slow to load the first time. Be patient.
This map and the data behind it were compiled by Dr. Henry Niman, a biomedical researcher in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, using technology provided by Rhiza Labs and Google. The map was compiled using data from official sources, news reports and user-contributions. http://flutracker.rhizalabs.com/
HealthMap - Global Disease Alert Map
In the section marked "Diseases, last 30 days", click on the Swine Flu H1N1 link. HealthMap brings together disparate data sources to achieve a unified and comprehensive view of the current global state of infectious diseases and their effect on human and animal health. http://www.healthmap.org/en
Influenza A(H1N1) Swine Flu web site of World Health Organization
http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en/index.html
Influenza A(H1N1) Infection - 2009 – Frequently Asked Questions
Bureau of Consular Affairs, U.S. Department of State. http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_4494.html
LiveScience Q&A: Swine Flu Myths and Mysteries
This link goes to an article this is Part 2 of a 4-part LiveScience Special Report on the flu. By Robin Lloyd, LiveScience Senior Editor. 27 April 2009 09:33 am ET. http://www.livescience.com/health/090427-flu-q-and-a.html
Mexico's Fast Diagnosis: by Julio Frenk. Published: April 30, 2009 - The New York Times. H1N1 - Swine Flu article.
Julio Frenk M.D., Pd.D, M.P.H. is Dean of the Harvard School of Public Health and Mexico's Minister of Health from 2000 to 2006.
Pan American Health Organization’s Interactive Map - http://ais.paho.org/flu/sm/en/atlas.html
Swine Flu Is Evolution in Action
By Robert Roy Britt, Editorial Director, posted: 28 April 2009 01:30 pm ET
Anyone who thinks evolution is for the birds should not be afraid of swine flu. Because if there's no such thing as evolution, then there's no such thing as a new strain of swine flu infecting people. For the rest of the population, concern is justified. http://www.livescience.com/health/090428-swine-flu-viral-evolution.html
U.S. Department of State - Travel Center links and resources
http://travel.state.gov/
World Health Organization - Influenza updates page - http://www.who.int/csr/don/en/
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