Swine Flu Sweeps Globe

New Zealand is at the face of a global health crisis with numerous Auckland secondary school students in isolation after returning home from a school trip to Mexico where they have potentially contracted influenza A - a strain of the deadly swine flu virus.

Outbreaks have been recorded in the US and Canada and suspected cases have been reported in Spain as well as New Zealand.

Border controls around the world's airports are on high alert after advice from the World Health Organisation who declared a public health emergency of international concern.

Swine Flu Outbreak- Full Coverage

Swine flu 'becomes most common strain'

The World Health Organisation's flu chief said the swine flu virus has now become the predominant flu strain worldwide.

November 6, 2009, 6:13 am

World swine flu toll passes 6,000: WHO
The number of swine flu deaths has grown by more than 370 over a week to pass 6,000, World Health Organisation data showed.
November 7, 2009, 7:28 am
World first as swine flu found in US cat
US vets say a household cat has tested positive for swine flu - the first known case in the world of the new pandemic strain spreading to the feline population.
November 5, 2009, 4:47 pm
Most Aussies to have swine flu jab: poll
A study found many Australians aren't worried about swine flu but most are still willing to accept the free vaccine.
November 5, 2009, 1:02 am
Study to determine swine flu immunity after first wave
A study investigating New Zealanders' level of immunity to swine flu starts this month.
November 4, 2009, 4:00 pm
Free swine flu protection for at risk
Protection against swine flu is to be part of next year's seasonal flu vaccination campaign.
November 3, 2009, 10:58 am
Flu vaccine extended to prevent swine flu outbreak
The influenza vaccine will contain the swine flu strain and be free to more people, Health Minister Tony Ryall says.
November 3, 2009, 10:33 am
US short on child swine flu vaccine
The United States has released its entire stock of children's Tamiflu antivirals, a top health official said, as the paediatric swine flu toll spiked.
October 31, 2009, 11:45 am
Swine flu deaths soar, Ukraine hit
The number of global swine flu deaths has spiked by 700 in a week, the WHO says, as Ukraine closed schools and cinemas in the toughest measures taken in Europe.
October 31, 2009, 7:08 am
Swine flu deaths soar, Ukraine closes schools
GENEVA (AFP) - The number of global swine flu deaths spiked by 700 in a week, the World Health Organisation said Friday, as Ukraine closed schools and cinemas in the toughest measures taken in Europe over the virus.
October 31, 2009, 4:00 am
Swine flu cases in England up 56%
Officials say swine flu cases in England increased by 56 per cent last week.
October 30, 2009, 7:21 am
Qld vaccinates 200,000 for swine flu
Queensland has vaccinated 200,000 people against the human swine flu within a month of its release.
October 29, 2009, 3:55 pm
swine flu jabs urged for Queenslanders
A second wave of swine flu is possible, making it important that people be vaccinated against the disease, Queensland Health has warned.
October 29, 2009, 2:31 am
WHO recommends swine flu vaccine for wary Chinese
BEIJING (AFP) - The World Health Organization encouraged Chinese citizens to be vaccinated against swine flu Tuesday, calling the shot "safe and effective" after an opinion poll revealed wariness about quality.
October 28, 2009, 2:41 am
US faces swine flu vaccine 'shortage'
The United States will face a swine flu vaccine shortfall of 45 to 55 million doses by the end of the year, a senior US official says.
October 27, 2009, 2:40 pm
Blackburn hit by swine flu but cup match to go ahead
LONDON (Reuters) - Three Blackburn Rovers players and two members of staff have caught H1N1 swine flu but Tuesday's League Cup fourth-round match against Peterborough United will go ahead as scheduled, the Premier League club said.
October 27, 2009, 2:45 am
Blackburn to play on despite swine flu
LONDON (AFP) - Blackburn Rovers have insisted their League Cup tie against Peterborough will go ahead as planned on Tuesday despite three players at the club, as well as staff members, suffering with swine flu.
October 27, 2009, 2:21 am
Many Chinese 'don't want swine flu shot'
More than half of all Chinese do not plan to be vaccinated against swine flu because they are unsure about the safety of the shot, according to a survey.
October 26, 2009, 3:29 pm
Hospital data reveals swine flu's impact
Swine flu's impact on Australian hospitals is emerging, as one batch of patient data shows almost a doubling of "acute respiratory illness" cases over winter.
October 26, 2009, 2:27 pm