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Should hajj 2009 be cancelled?
Published July 4, 2009, 8:14 am, u.tv
Riazat Butt: Swine flu is threatening to turn this year's hajj into a viral hot zone. Are fever-detecting cameras enough ensure pilgrims' safety?
First West Nile virus pool found in Lansdale
Published July 4, 2009, 8:07 am, North Penn Life
Montgomery County’s first West Nile virus mosquito pool has been found in Lansdale.
No vaccine available–yet
Published July 4, 2009, 8:05 am, The Manila Times
BECAUSE existing stocks “are unlikely to meet the demand,” the World Health Organization is stocking up on antivirals and antibiotics. The goal this year is an eventual vaccine that is accessible and affordable, especially in poor countries.
Influenza pandemic crosses alarming tipping point
Published July 4, 2009, 8:05 am, The Manila Times
THE occurrence of large numbers of people falling ill at or around the same time is one reason why pandemics are disturbing, with a potential to temporarily overburden the capacity of government and health services to cope with a crisis.
Faster, wider spread feared
Published July 4, 2009, 8:05 am, The Manila Times
THE new type of H1N1 influenza virus is spreading in humans worldwide. On June 11, for the first time in 20 years since 1968, an influenza pandemic was declared by the World Health Organization (WHO).
The whining biting bugs of summer buzzing into area
Published July 4, 2009, 7:59 am, The Mammoth Times
It’s that time of year. That high-pitched, irritating whine in your ear, close but always, always, just out of swatting range. Those red welts and itchy bites that no medicine in this so-called technologically advanced century can salve.
New Yorkers Brace For Mosquito Onslaught
Published July 4, 2009, 7:59 am, WCBS-TV New York
In addition to dampening the spirits of New Yorkers, the 10 inches of rain that fell on the city in June have put it at risk for a mosquito-filled rest of the summer. But as pests start to come out in full force, there are many options available to help keep them at bay. Westchester County's commissioner of health Joshua Lipsman thinks the best way to protect against mosquitoes is to prevent ...
239 flu patients discharged from hospitals
Published July 4, 2009, 7:57 am, The Malaysian Insider
KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 — A total of 239 influenza A(H1N1) patients have been discharged from hospitals nationwide while 87 patients were still warded, said Director-General of Health Tan Sri Dr Mohd Ismail Merican. He said Sungai Buloh Hospital had the largest number of patients at 28 followed by Kuala Lumpur Hospital (17), Penang Hospital (10), Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Hospital, Klang (six), ...
Late Blight could be devastating to area crops
Published July 4, 2009, 7:35 am, NBC 10 Providence
Tomato plants have been removed from stores in half a dozen Northeast states as a destructive plant disease makes its earliest and most widespread appearance ever in the United States.
Swine flu spread unstoppable: UN
Published July 4, 2009, 7:30 am, The Age
The United Nations' top health official says spread of swine flu "unstoppable", with more than 70,000 people infected so far.
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