To date, there has been one confirmed case of H1N1 flu identified in Manitoba. The Brandon resident has fully recovered from symptoms of a mild influenza illness and did not require hospitalization.
The Canadian Pork Council is assuring the public of the safety of pork following the discovery of H1N1 flu in an Alberta swine herd.
No additional confirmed cases of H1N1 flu have been reported in Manitoba.
While awaiting definitive lab results, the CFIA has announced a swine farm in Alberta is under quarantine after the H1N1 virus was detected in the farm’s livestock.
A confirmed case of H1N1 flu has been reported in a female in the 10 to 19-year old age group, who is a resident of the Brandon health region.
As of May 2, 2009, there are no reported confirmed cases of H1N1 flu in Manitoba.
At this time, there are no confirmed cases of H1N1 flu in Manitoba.
The Canadian Swine Health Board is calling for common sense in reacting to an H1N1 influenza A outbreak.
The World Health Organization has increased its alert level to Phase 5, one level below a pandemic.
Manitoba’s chief veterinary officer is calling for strict adherence to established biosecurity protocols on farms, close monitoring of swine herds and immediate reporting of signs of illness.
