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Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update 95
Sunday, 5 July 2009, 10:14 am | Ministry of Health
The Chief Coroner has today confirmed that two people have died, with their deaths linked to swine flu. A statement from the Chief Coroner is being issued. More >>
Swine Flu - Update Ninety Four
Friday, 3 July 2009, 2:56 pm | Ministry of Health
The number of confirmed cases of swine flu in New Zealand continue to rise, up 87 since yesterday. There are now 912 confirmed cases, however Director of Public Health Dr Mark Jacobs says the true figure is certain to be much higher than this, given ... More >>
Swine Flu - Update 93
Thursday, 2 July 2009, 2:49 pm | Ministry of Health
Health authorities remain vigilant as New Zealand’s number of confirmed swine flu cases continue to rise. As at 12 noon today, 825 cases of the novel Influenza A (H1N1) 09 infection have been confirmed, up 114 from 711 yesterday. Testing to identify ... More >>
A (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update Ninety
Monday, 29 June 2009, 5:03 pm | Ministry of Health
The cumulative total of confirmed cases in New Zealand is 587, up 64 from 523 yesterday. There are 286 current confirmed cases (confirmed within last seven days). More >>
Update 88 - Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu
Sunday, 28 June 2009, 4:29 pm | Ministry of Health
With winter well underway, seasonal flu and colds have become fairly common once again. It is easy to confuse winter flu with a common cold because they both make people feel generally unwell. More >>
Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Eighty-six
Friday, 26 June 2009, 2:46 pm | Ministry of Health
Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Eighty-six More >>
Swine Flu - Update Eighty-five: 24:06:09
Wednesday, 24 June 2009, 4:47 pm | Ministry of Health
DHBs across the country are making sure their communities understand how to prevent the spread of influenza and what they should do if they develop influenza, given that many people will not be able to tell the difference between the usual winter ... More >>
Update 84 Swine Flu: 23.06.09
Tuesday, 23 June 2009, 3:38 pm | Ministry of Health
Whilst there are still many unknowns about Influenza A (H1N1) swine flu, health officials do know that the three most important things New Zealanders can do to protect themselves from influenza this winter are handwashing, covering coughs and sneezes and staying ... More >>
Swine Flu Update 83: 22.06.09
Monday, 22 June 2009, 2:23 pm | Ministry of Health
New Zealand now has more than 300 confirmed cases of Influenza A (H1N1) infection, with the majority of people experiencing relatively mild to moderate symptoms. The number of confirmed cases in New Zealand, as in the rest of the world, has risen ... More >>
Swine Flu Update 82 - 2pm Sunday 21 June, 2009
Monday, 22 June 2009, 10:14 am | Ministry of Health
New Zealand health authorities continue efforts today to manage the spread of Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu. Figures updated from Friday 19 June 2009, show there are now 258 confirmed cases of Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu, up from 216 confirmed cases ... More >>
Update 81 - Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu
Saturday, 20 June 2009, 4:49 pm | Ministry of Health
Although the new Influenza A (H1N1) virus is now spreading in some of our communities, it is important to remember that the transmission is considered widespread in the three major cities (Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch) but not elsewhere yet, ... More >>
Update 80 - Swine Flu: 19.06.09
Friday, 19 June 2009, 11:50 am | Ministry of Health
New Zealand is moving to a “manage it” phase as part of our response to the Influenza A (H1N1) outbreak. The shift in phase reflects the increased spread of the virus, rather than a change in the severity of the illness, especially in three of our main ... More >>
Update 79 - Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu
Thursday, 18 June 2009, 3:58 pm | Ministry of Health
New Zealand remains in the containment phase but planning is underway to move to a “manage it” phase when required. Although the number of cases of Influenza A (H1N1) infection is increasing in New Zealand, there are still relatively few cases ... More >>
Swine Flu - Update Seventy-eight: 17.06.09
Wednesday, 17 June 2009, 4:49 pm | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health has upgraded its website as the first port of call for people without symptoms of influenza wanting information about swine flu in New Zealand. This is part of a plan to support the increasing demand on Healthline and give New ... More >>
Update 77: New influenza A H1N1 Swine Flu 16.06.09
Tuesday, 16 June 2009, 3:44 pm | Ministry of Health
While the number of cases of the new influenza H1N1 are increasing in New Zealand, there are still relatively few cases and only isolated instances of community transmission. There has been significant public interest in the new influenza H1N1 swine flu with ... More >>
New influenza H1N1 - Update Seventy-six
Monday, 15 June 2009, 5:32 pm | Ministry of Health
The number of cases of the new influenza H1N1 is increasing in New Zealand, but there are still relatively few cases and only isolated instances of community transmission. Globally the number of cases is increasing, especially in Australia, and this is ... More >>
Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Seventy-five
Monday, 15 June 2009, 11:05 am | Ministry of Health
Further results have been received from laboratories today showing the number of confirmed cases has grown to 71 (from 55 earlier today) and year 12 students at Auckland’s Westlake Girls High School have been told to stay home from school for a week. More >>
Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Seventy-four
Monday, 15 June 2009, 11:03 am | Ministry of Health
New Zealand situation - We continue to see an increase in case numbers for influenza A (H1N1) swine flu in New Zealand, some without any link to travel. This signals community spread is taking place in some areas. Although confirmed case numbers are ... More >>
Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update 73
Sunday, 14 June 2009, 2:14 pm | Ministry of Health
Cases of the new influenza A (H1N1) swine flu virus arising in the community have been anticipated and have come as no surprise to the team leading New Zealand's response to the pandemic. We've seen widespread community transmission in many countries ... More >>
First NZ Cases Of Swine Flu Not Linked To Travel
Saturday, 13 June 2009, 12:49 pm | Ministry of Health
Follow-up of two confirmed cases by Public Health Services in Wellington has not identified a link to travel or contact with travellers. For another three cases a link to travel is under investigation. More >>
