WHO confirms flu in 17 countries

The World Health Organisation said on Sunday its laboratories had identified a total of 787 H1N1 flu infections in 17 countries, including one case in Ireland, and said there were 19 confirmed deaths in Mexico. The WHO’s toll lags national reports about the virus but is considered more scientifically secure. Read more

Mexico begins five-day break to fight swine flu

As Mexico begins a five-day break aimed at further slowing the spread of the deadly swine flu virus, the country’s epidemiology chief faults the WHO for not stepping in earlier. Denmark and Hong Kong become latest countries to report H1N1 infections and the outbreak even touches the White House. Read more