Three New Cases Of H1N1 In Ontario
Posted May 12, 2009 12:00 pm.
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There are three new cases of H1N1 in Ontario, bringing the provincial total to 113.
None of the new incidents were reported in Toronto, where 34 people have contracted the virus.
“Through heightened surveillance and our increased laboratory testing, we are seeing substantial numbers of seasonal flu cases in addition to the H1N1 flu virus,” noted Dr. David Williams, Ontario’s Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health.
“Ontarians should continue to protect themselves and those around them by washing hands frequently, coughing or sneezing into your sleeve, cleaning common surfaces and staying at home if they’re sick.”
Worldwide, scientists are beginning to question how the bug evolved. The World Health Organization (WHO) is investigating claims that H1N1 may have its origins in a laboratory, not in nature.
The theory is based on the unpublished report of an Australian scientist.
However, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control disputes the claims.
What are the symptoms?
They are similar to seasonal influenza and include:
- headache
- chills
- cough
- fever
- loss of appetite
- muscle aches and fatigue
- runny nose
- sneezing
- watery eyes
- throat irritation
- Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea may occur in adults as well as in children.
- In more severe cases, or in people with chronic conditions, complications such as pneumonia may develop.
Think you’ve got it?
If you’ve just returned from Mexico, and you have symptoms of respiratory illness, call your doctor or Telehealth Ontario 1-866-797-0000.
For general information on the H1N1 flu virus, call the ServiceOntario INFOline 1-800-476-9708 or visit the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care website.
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