23 New cases of H1N1
In the past 24 hours, the Philippines has added 50% more cases of H1N1 compared to just yesterday. Twenty three additional cases were reported today, according to the Philippine Daily Inquirer.
So, based on our discussion yeserday here on LiP, the virus is spreading like Wildfire here in the Philippines, but as it was pointed out in the comments, at least the virus appears to be less deadly than originally thoughts. Let’s hope it stays that way!
Monday I went to my nieces college. They are definitely looking closely at foreigners (becuase, of course, they think we are just traveling through). I had to assure the guard I had not been out of the Philippines for along time before he let me in. I was asked a week or so ago at a hospital too how long I had been here in the Philippines also.
Advice to other foreigners, just go with the flow, the Philippines is taking this seriously, so don’t take it personal, if you are asked about your travels or if someone aims a temperature probe your way …this week’s flareup has me a little worried too.
Hi Bob,
First H1N1 fatality announced today in Scotland UK.
However, the 38 yr old had long standing underlying health problems.
What i have found interesting,the vast majority of sufferes are under 35.It is suspected that older people, have over the years, built up some resistance.
regards Chas.
Confirmed H1N1 cases in ASIA June 17th.
Philippines 77
Taiwan 37
Japan 605
S Korea 65
China 138
Vietnam 25
Thailand 29
Malaysia 05
Singapore 47
regards Chas.
Hi Dave – I agree that the Philippine Dept of Health is really on top of this. Some readers are kind of poo-pooing the virus, but if we look in recent years at SARS and Bird Flu, the DoH managed to keep the Philippines 100% free of these. Swine flu seems to have slipped in, and I hope it is gotten a handle on. However, I think that the DoH is being reasonable. Even if this virus is not as serious as originally thought, one of these days there will be a serious one, and the DoH will be good to have gotten this practice at controlling a virus like this.
Hi chas – I had not heard about the H1N1 death in Scotland. They are saying, indeed, that most who die from it have some other underlying medical conditions. But, if you stop and think about it, almost all of us have some kind of medical problem in our background.
I guess that in the past few days, the WHO also raised the level on H1N1 to be a pandemic. I think we have not seen the end of this.
Hi chasdv – Hmm… I am watching the news right now, and they just reported that Philippine cases stand at 350 or so. They report how many every day, and it has been climbing each day.
Hi Bob,
Yeah its hard to keep track of it, as it changes daily.
Although i found this chart from BBC interesting to compare with other Asian countries.
regards Chas.