Archive for April, 2009
Joint FAO/WHO/OIE Statement on influenza A(H1N1) and the safety of pork
30 April 2009 — Influenza viruses are not known to be transmissible to people through eating processed pork or other food products derived from pigs.
Go to Source (World Health Organization)
Influenza A(H1N1) – update 6
The situation continues to evolve rapidly. As of 17:00 GMT, 30 April 2009, 11 countries have officially reported 257 cases of influenza A (H1N1) infection.
Go to Source (World Health Organization)
Swine influenza – update 4
28 April 2009–The situation continues to evolve rapidly. As of 19:15 GMT, 28 April 2009, seven countries have officially reported cases of swine influenza A/H1N1 infection. The United States Government has reported 64 laboratory confirmed human cases, with no deaths. Mexico has reported 26 confirmed human cases of infection including seven deaths.
Swine influenza
29 April 2009 — Based on assessment of all available information and following several expert consultations, Dr Margaret Chan, WHO’s Director-General raised the current level of influenza pandemic alert from phase 4 to 5.
Swine influenza – update 5
The situation continues to evolve rapidly. As of 18:00 GMT, 29 April 2009, nine countries have officially reported 148 cases of swine influenza A/H1N1 infection. The United States Government has reported 91 laboratory confirmed human cases, with one death. Mexico has reported 26 confirmed human cases of infection including seven deaths.
Man Arrested For Stealing Grandmother’s Medication
Robert Hitt is chared with burglary. A man is jail after allegedly stealing from his 80-year-old grandmother.
Former Village Clerk Indicted, Accused Of Theft
The former clerk-treasurer of the village of Sardinia has been indicted on felony counts of theft in office, tampering with records and identity theft.
Brown County Man Charged in Death of Toddler
A man faces charges for the death of his girlfriend’s toddler son in Brown County.
Woman Reports Attempted Kidnapping In Brown Co.
A woman in Brown County says a man tried to kidnap her. It happened Tuesday morning at a gas station at the corner of Main and Columbus in Russellville.
Prosecutor Intends To Send Message On Sexting
A victim’s advocate said she will determine what type of help a teenage girl might need after a nude photograph of her sent by cell phone resulted in four felony charges.