Swine flu on the increase

The number of swine flu infections in the world rose by 134 to 11 168 including 86 deaths, the World Health Organisation reported on Friday.

Swine flu cases spread in Asia, Americas

Mexico's swine flu death toll has risen by four as the virus continues to spread through Latin America and makes inroads in Asia.

World's health ministers tackle pandemic flu

The H1N1 flu strain is spreading fast in Japan, the WHO said on Monday, and ministers and top officials in Geneva discussed how to fight pandemic flu.

Swine flu spreads in Japan as WHO prepares to meet

Japan said on Sunday that 13 more students had tested positive for swine flu, as officials gathered in Geneva for talks on how to contain the virus.

WHO chief warns against false security about flu

The WHO warned on Friday against a false sense of security from waning and apparently mild outbreaks of H1N1 flu, saying the worst may not be over.

Saudi Arabia will screen pilgrims for HIV, not swine flu

Saudi Arabia will not bar pilgrims from countries that have reported cases of swine flu in the coming Umrah, its aviation authority said on Tuesday.

Flu kills Canadian, first cases in Japan, Australia

The new H1N1 flu killed its first patient in Canada, making it the third country after Mexico and the United States to report a death from the virus.

Swine flu measures in place for inauguration visitors

There is no need to panic about swine flu as dozens of dignitaries arrive for the inauguration of Jacob Zuma, the Health Department said on Friday.

US officials: Flu outbreak 'on the upswing'

A top global health official predicted that up to a third of the world's population could eventually become infected with the new H1N1 flu.

Swine flu could protect against deadly mutation

The global outbreak of swine flu hovering just below the pandemic threshold could provide immunity for those already infected if the virus.

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