Swine Flu H1N1 First United States Death

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The first death from Swine Flu H1N1 has been confirmed to be a direct result of Swine Flu H1N1 in Houston Texas. The swine flu virus has spread to 10 states.

According to the CDC/AP Service: Deaths: 160 Swine Flu Infection: 26 confirmed in Mexico, with up to 6,000 people suspected of being infected with H1N1 Swine Flu; 68 confirmed in U.S.; 13 confirmed in Canada; two confirmed in Scotland; 14 confirmed in New Zealand; two confirmed in Spain; and two confirmed in Israel. Confirmed U.S. cases, by state: 45 in New York, 13 in California, six in Texas, two in Kansas and one each in Indiana and Ohio, according to CDC and states. Keep in mind this information is based on public reports – the only true numbers are not available to the general public.

Arizona, Nevada, Massachusetts and Michigan now have confirmed swine-flu cases, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano says. Number of confirmed U.S. cases: 91 and rising.