Swine Flu Outbreak Map

The map above shows confirmed and possible cases of the swine flu in the U.S. and Mexico. (Last updated on June 16, 2009 at 3:07 p.m. EST)

News and Information on the Swine Flu
(a.k.a. H1N1 or Novel Influenza A)
Newest reports at bottom.

There have been 20 confirmed deaths from the swine flu (which is actually a flu containing a mixture of human, avian and swine genes). Thirteen of those were in Mexico City, four in San Luis Potosi, two in Baja California and one in Oaxaca. (Source: Yahoo News)

Eight people in California and Texas were sick, but recovered. (Source: Yahoo News) These cases were confirmed by CDC labs to be the swine flu. (Source: CDC) On Saturday, April 25th, two confirmed cases were found in Kansas. (Source: MSNBC)

Students at St. Francis Preparatory School in Queens, New York are being tested for the flu. (Source: WCBSTV.com) Eight students were confirmed on Sunday to have the swine flu. (Source: WCBSTV.com)

Four cases were confirmed in Nova Scotia, Canada. (Source: Google) Two cases were confirmed in British Columbia as well. (Source: Ottawa Citizen)

A case of swine flu was confirmed in Ohio’s Lorain County. (Source: Dayton Business Journal)

A “probable” case of swine flu is being investigated in Livingston County, Michigan. (Source: ClickOnDetroit.com)

A private school in South Carolina was closed Monday after students developed flu-like symptoms after returning from a trip to Mexico. (Source: WCIV)

The number of confirmed cases of swine flu in New York has risen to 28, bring the total number of confirmed cases in the U.S. to 40. (Source: CDC)

There are five “probable” cases in New Jersey. (Source: WBCSTV.com)

A swine flu case has been confirmed in Orlando, Florida. (Source: WFTV.com)

Possible cases in North Carolina, though some have turned out to be the “regular” flu. (Source: The News & Observer)

A case of swine flu has been confirmed in Indiana. (Source: CBS2Chicago.com)

Two cases of swine flu have been confirmed in Alberta, Canada. (Source: Breitbart)

Two deaths are being investigated in California for connections to the swine flu. (Source: Breitbart)

Swine flu cases have been confirmed in Arizona, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan and Nevada. (Source: ABC News)

Ten cases of swine flu have been confirmed in South Carolina. (Source: CDC)

Confirmed cases of swine flu in Virginia (Source: The Washington Post) and Kentucky (Source: News and Tribune). Suspected cases of swine flu in Wisconsin (Source: Journal Sentinel), Illinois (Source: WGN News), Colorado (Source: TheDenverChannel.com), Louisiana (Source: NOLA.com), Maryland (Source: The Washington Post), Washington (Source: The Seattle Times), Idaho (Source: Standard Journal), Iowa (Source: Ottumwa.com), South Dakota (Source: Grand Forks Herald), Utah (Source: The Salt Lake Tribune) and Rhode Island (Source: NECN.com).

As of May 3rd at 12:00 p.m., two hundred and twenty-six cases of swine flu have been confirmed in 30 states across the United States. Confirmed cases are in the states of Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia and Wisconsin. (Source: CDC)

Confirmed cases of swine flu in Oregon (Source: OregonLive.com) and Pennsylvania (Source: NBC Philadelphia).

Confirmed cases of swine flu now in Idaho, Louisiana, Maryland, and North Carolina. (Source: CDC)

Confirmed cases of swine flu now in Georgia, Hawaii, Oklahoma and Washington. (Source: CDC)

Confirmed case of swine flu in Manitoba, Canada. (Source: Winnipeg Sun)

Confirmed cases of swine flu in Arkansas, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Vermont. One confirmed death in Washington. (Source: CDC)

First fatality due to swine flu reported in Arizona. (Source: Yahoo News)

First fatality due to swine flu reported in New York City. (Source: Yahoo News)

Six new cases of swine flu reported in Ontario, Canada. (Source: CBC.ca)

First swine flu fatality reported in Missouri. (Source: Kansas City Star)

17 confirmed swine flu deaths in the United States (Source: CDC) and cases spread throughout Canada, with 3 confirmed deaths in Canada (Source: Breitbart.com)

Swine flu infections now confirmed in West Virginia and Puerto Rico. Deaths due to swine flu in Connecticut, Michigan and Virginia. (Source: CDC)

WHO declares a swine flu pandemic. (Source: Yahoo News)

Swine flu deaths in the United States now confirmed in Illinois, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota and Wisconsin. (Source: CDC)

Florida confirms first swine flu death. (Source: My Way News)

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New U.S. swine flu cases spread pandemic fears

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WHO Warns of Possible Pandemic as Mexico Seeks to Contain Swine Flu

Swine flu not as serious as SARS: Canada's Ontario

Bloomberg: CDC Confirms Swine Flu In Queens School

Nova Scotia confirms four cases of swine flu in province

Public Health Emergency Declared for Swine Flu, Napolitano Says

Swine flu spreads, Ohio case confirmed

Swine flu cases confirmed in Nova Scotia, B.C.

Probable Swine Flu Reported In Michigan

Swine Flu Scare Closes SC School

SC School Shuts Down Over Swine Flu Concerns

40 swine flu cases in US; agents checking borders

CDC: No vaccine prevents the new swine flu

Swine Flu Hits Ernst & Young In Times Square
N.J. Department Of Health Confirms 5 Probable Cases

Swine Flu Case Confirmed In Orlando

N.C. tackles possible swine flu cases

1 Case Of Swine Flu Confirmed In Indiana

2 new swine flu cases in Canada: health officials

2 Calif. deaths investigated for swine flu links

Swine Flu Infections Spread to 11 States After First U.S. Death Confirmed

Scientists see this flu strain as relatively mild

2 more probable flu cases found in state; emergency declared

9 probable swine flu cases in state

State Investigates 5 Suspected Swine Flu Cases

State testing 62 suspected cases of swine flu in Louisiana

Swine Flu Is Suspected in Region; WHO Warns of Likely Pandemic

13 swine flu cases now suspected in Wash state

First suspected case of Idaho swine flu

State testing suspected swine flu case in Iowa

SD has 'probable' flu case

Possible infection in Utah;schools ramp up warnings

Suspected swine flu case closes RI school

Va. Man and Woman Contracted Virus Separately in Mexico

First swine flu case confirmed in Kentucky, a second suspected

Oregon's swine flu numbers growing: 3 confirmed; 19 probables

Pennsylvania Confirms First Swine Flu Case

Flu case confirmed

1st Arizona swine flu-related death reported

Assistant principal is 1st NYC swine flu death

Ontario confirms 6 new swine flu cases

US health officials troubled by new flu pattern

Thirty-Six Thousand People Do Not Die Each Year from "Regular Flu" (Confirmed)

St. Louis County man is Missouri's first swine flu fatality

1 confirmed case of swine flu in Quebec

2 swine flu cases found in Saskatchewan

New swine flu cases confirmed in N.W.T., Nunavut

Third swine flu death in Canada

World 'getting closer' to swine flu pandemic: WHO

WHO: Swine flu pandemic has begun, 1st in 41 years

Florida confirms 1st swine flu death

How to Avoid the Swine Flu

Like any other flu, cleanliness and common sense can go a long way to prevent catching the swine flu.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth, as these are the areas where the virus is most frequently spread, especially after having physical contact (such as a handshake) with someone infected. Wash your hands often as well. The flu is spread by both physical contact and through the air, so minimizing contact with sick people is a good defense.

If you begin to have symptoms of the flu, you may wish to contact your health care provider right away, especially if you live in, near or have visited an area that has had confirmed cases. Tamiflu and Relenza are reportedly effective against the swine flu. If you are sick, it is highly recommended that you stay at home so as not to spread the virus to others. Use tissues when coughing or sneezing, and promptly dispose of the tissue and wash your hands.

When washing your hands, be sure to do so thoroughly with soap and water. Lather up well! And, be sure to wash your hands for at least 30 seconds. Just a quick splash of soap and water is generally not sufficient! If you’re on the go, alcohol-based hand cleaners are also reportedly effective, according to the CDC. Again, though, make sure you clean your hands thoroughly.

Since the swine flu is a dangerous strain of influenza, don’t hesitate to contact a medical professional if you think you may have contracted it!

When Should You Seek Medical Attention?

According to the CDC, if you live in an area (or have visited one) where swine flu cases have been reported, and you develop flu-like symptoms (such as fever, body aches, runny nose, sore throat, nausea, or vomiting or diarrhea), you may wish to contact a medical professional. A doctor or health care provider can determine if testing or treatment is needed.

However, if you or a loved one display any of the following symptoms, you should seek emergency medical care. In children, the symptoms include rapid breathing or difficulty breathing, a bluish skin color, not drinking enough fluids to stay hydrated, not waking up or interacting with you, being irritable and not wanting to be held, flu-like symptoms that improve but return with a fever and a bad cough, or fever with a rash. In adults, the symptoms include shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, abdominal pain or pressure, chest pain or pressure, sudden dizziness, confusion, or severe or persistent vomiting.

Is It Safe to Eat Pork?

According to the CDC, there is no evidence that the swine flu is transmitted through food. Consumption of properly handled and cooked pork and pork products is safe. Pork should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F, which will kill bacteria and viruses.