WHO reports over 414,000 A(H1N1)cases

Switzerland: The World Health organization (WHO) reported Friday that 414,945 A(H1N1) flu cases have been confirmed and about 5,000 have died of it.

The WHO also noted that the Americas region is still the most affected with 160,129 cases.

The WHO communique said the infection is lower in most European countries but in Great Britain, Belgium, Holland and Norway the percentages are very high. It said in warm areas of the southern hemisphere no activity of the A(H1N1) virus was detected. Experts insisted on the need to step up personal hygiene measures and keep a good diet.

To prevent the risk of getting sick the most important thing is to wash hands frequently. It says:

"It is also important to cover your mouth with a handkerchief when sneezing or coughing and throw them away immediately; if a handkerchief is not available you are suggested to sneeze over the flexed elbow."

Geneva, Prensa Latina