Influenza A(H1N1) - update 20


7 May 2009 -- As of 18:00 GMT, 7 May 2009, 24 countries have officially reported 2,371 cases of influenza A (H1N1) infection.

Mexico has reported 1,112 laboratory confirmed human cases of infection, including 42 deaths.

The United States has reported 896 laboratory confirmed human cases, including two deaths.

The following countries have reported laboratory confirmed cases with no deaths:

Austria (1)
Canada (201)
China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (1)
Colombia (1)
Costa Rica (1)
Denmark (1)
El Salvador (2)
France (5)
Germany (10)
Guatemala (1)
Ireland (1)
Israel (6)
Italy (5)
Netherlands (2)
New Zealand (5)
Poland (1)
Portugal (1)
Republic of Korea (3)
Spain (81)
Sweden (1)
Switzerland (1)
United Kingdom (32)

WHO is not recommending travel restrictions related to the outbreak of the influenza A(H1N1) virus.

Individuals who are ill should delay travel plans and returning travellers who fall ill should seek appropriate medical care.  These recommendations are prudent measures which can limit the spread of many communicable diseases, including influenza.