Swine flu - worldwide

From the World Health Organization:

"As of 06:00 GMT, 14 May 2009, 33 countries have officially reported 6497 cases of influenza A(H1N1) infection.

"Mexico has reported 2446 laboratory confirmed human cases of infection, including 60 deaths. The United States has reported 3352 laboratory confirmed human cases, including three deaths. Canada has reported 389 laboratory confirmed human cases, including one death. Costa Rica has reported eight laboratory confirmed human cases, including one death."

The CDC website reports at 11:00AM that there are 4,298 confirmed cases in the U.S., with 620 of those in Illinois. The difference in numbers is at least partially due to different reporting times.

Based on a U.S. population of 306,427,204, this is nothing; right? But keep in mind; these are only "confirmed" cases. How many cases are walking around - unconfirmed?

Continue to use the recommended precautions.