07-09-2009, 11:55 AM
Just an update to keep the topic current.
The World Health Organization confirms the global tally at 90,000 and the CDC says as many as 500,000 may be infected in New York City alone (swine flu "suspects"). WHO reports 337 deaths world-wide, with 170 in the USA. President Obama says the virus could return "with a vengence" in the fall and preparations are underway to do something just in case it does.
It's obvious the virus remains very mild, but there has been a development that has scientists concerned: The Hawaai Tribune Herald reported yesterday that a 16 year old from San Francisco is just one of 3 people in the world who has been diagnosed with a strain that's resistant to Tamiflu, the primary pharmaceutical weapon against the Mexican Flu.
And that's about it for now...
The World Health Organization confirms the global tally at 90,000 and the CDC says as many as 500,000 may be infected in New York City alone (swine flu "suspects"). WHO reports 337 deaths world-wide, with 170 in the USA. President Obama says the virus could return "with a vengence" in the fall and preparations are underway to do something just in case it does.
It's obvious the virus remains very mild, but there has been a development that has scientists concerned: The Hawaai Tribune Herald reported yesterday that a 16 year old from San Francisco is just one of 3 people in the world who has been diagnosed with a strain that's resistant to Tamiflu, the primary pharmaceutical weapon against the Mexican Flu.
And that's about it for now...