All Cases Are Mild
TORONTO, May 11 /CNW/ -
NEWS
Dr. David Williams, Ontario's Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health,
says there are 34 new confirmed cases of H1N1 flu virus (human swine flu),
bringing the total number of cases in Ontario to 110.
Laboratory testing has confirmed that the H1N1 flu virus is the same as
the one in Mexico and the United States. All of the cases to date are
considered mild.
The Ontario cases involve 56 males and 54 females with an age range of 1
to 62. The breakdown by health unit is as follows:-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Health Unit New Confirmed Cases Total Confirmed Cases
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Toronto 9 34
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York Region 4 18
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Peel Region 7 17
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Halton 7 11
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Durham Region 0 7
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City of Ottawa 3 5
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Windsor Essex 0 5
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Sudbury and District 0 3
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Hamilton 1 2
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Simcoe Muskoka District 0 2
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Waterloo Region 1 1
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Wellington Dufferin Guelph 1 1
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Oxford County 0 1
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Leeds, Grenville & Lanark 1 1
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Middlesex-London 0 1
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Hastings and Prince Edward
Counties 0 1
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TOTAL 34 110
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QUOTES
"The significant increase in cases today is happening because we are
reporting for two days and the increased lab capacity we put into place
last week is allowing us to process a larger number of tests. Ontarians
should continue to protect themselves and those around them by washing
hands frequently, coughing or sneezing into your sleeve, and staying at
home if you're sick."
- Dr. David Williams, Ontario's Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health.
QUICK FACTS
- Symptoms of the H1N1 flu virus (human swine flu) are similar to
seasonal influenza (flu) including headache, chills and cough followed
by fever, loss of appetite, muscle aches and fatigue, runny nose,
sneezing, watery eyes and throat irritation. Nausea, vomiting and
diarrhea may occur in adults as well as in children. In more severe
cases, or in people with chronic conditions, complications such as
pneumonia may develop.
- People returning from Mexico who have symptoms of respiratory illness
should contact their health care provider or call Telehealth Ontario at
1-866-797-0000.
- For general information on the H1N1 flu virus (human swine flu), call
the ServiceOntario INFOline at 1-800-476-9708 or visit the Ministry of
Health and Long-Term Care website
(http://webx.newswire.ca/click/?id=1493f56d3e2b910).
LEARN MORE
For more information about human swine flu
(http://webx.newswire.ca/click/?id=622497f59434b8d).
To learn more about hand washing
(http://webx.newswire.ca/click/?id=31d737a45f9a839).
Read about public health initiatives
(http://www.health.gov.on.ca/english/providers/project/ohp/ohp_mn.html)
in the province.
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For further information: Steve Erwin, Minister's Office, (416) 326-3986;
Andrew Morrison, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, (416) 314-6197
