Via the Courier-Mail, a global survey of H1N1 that starts with news from Queensland: Swine flu second wave fears grow around the world. Excerpt:
Queensland has recorded a surge in swine flu cases as concern grows internationally over a second wave of the disease.
The number of confirmed cases of the H1N1 virus rose by 85 to 831 in the 24 hours to noon yesterday – more than three times the rate for the previous week.
There are six swine flu patients in hospital, including three in intensive care.
No deaths have yet been reported in the state.
Health authorities in New Zealand yesterday confirmed its first three fatalities. The rising number of cases could also impact on Queensland – a popular winter holiday destination for Kiwis.
All Queensland schools which were closed due to swine flu will re-open after the holidays on Tuesday, July 14.
Under a new "protect" phase, classrooms or schools will only be closed in special circumstances, such as those in areas which are otherwise free of the virus.
Restrictions on students returning from Victoria and several overseas countries have also been lifted. Previously, they were not allowed to go back to school for seven days.
