Swine Flu (H1N1) & Costa Rica

UPDATE: 7/14/2009
A little perspective for the concerned travelers about H1N1 (Swine Flue) in Costa Rica.

Costa Rica: 327 cases & 4 deaths
USA:  33,902 cases & 170 deaths
UK: 74,47 cases & 3 deaths
Mexico: 10,262 cases & 119 deaths

Data from the World health Organization H1N1 2009 (update 58 )

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Costa Rica announced first case of possible swine flue. First case is a 21 year old female traveler who was returning from Mexico. She spent 24 hours in hospital and is in stable condition. They are awaiting confirmation from CDC. CR has 30,000 doses of influenza medication.

More information Costa Rica
http://influenza.ccss.sa.cr/ (Spanish)
Inside Costa Rica – Swine Flu

International Swine Flu News
BCC World News
Centers for Disease Control – Swine Flu
National Institutes of Health – Swine Flu