Global jump in H1N1 flu deaths

BBC News reports that the number of H1N1 (swine) flu deaths reported worldwide has jumped by more than 700 in a week. This is according to the latest World Health Organization figures which show that more than 5,700 swine flu deaths were reported by 25 October. This compares with nearly 5,000 the week before. The article reports that the biggest rise was in the Americas where 4,175 deaths have been reported, up 636 from the week before. Meanwhile, Ukraine has shut all schools and banned public meetings for three weeks after its first swine flu death. Follow the link to read the full article.