WHO: H1N1 flu virus "continuing"
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Channel: United Nations · 2009 · News & Politics
United Nations, New York, 24 July 2009 - Noon briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. The World Health Organisation (WHO) today said in Geneva that the spread of the H1N1 flu virus is continuing. The death toll stands at around 800 now, with 160 countries and territories reporting lab-confirmed cases. WHO said it still does not know how the virus might change over the next weeks. However, the agency does expect its activity to increase during the coming winter. WHO added that the highest percentage of deaths is still being reported amongst adolescents and young adults. World Health Organisation Web site: www.who.org/
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