# 3155
As more and more countries become able to test for the new A/H1N1 virus, the number of confirmed cases (and countries affected) continues to rise.
This morning, the `confirmed count’ is 3440 people in 29 countries. Twenty-four hours ago, those numbers were 2384 cases in 24 countries.
While the virus is still, obviously, spreading – this nearly 50% jump in cases in one day really reflects that many backlogged test results are coming available.
And of course, the number of cases being reported here are just the confirmed cases. If you add in probable and suspected cases, the numbers escalate greatly.
Influenza A(H1N1) - update 23
9 May 2009 -- As of 06:00 GMT, 9 May 2009, 29 countries have officially reported 3440 cases of influenza A(H1N1) infection.
Mexico has reported 1364 laboratory confirmed human cases of infection, including 45 deaths. The United States has reported 1639 laboratory confirmed human cases, including two deaths. Canada has reported 242 laboratory confirmed human cases, including one death.
The following countries have reported laboratory confirmed cases with no deaths - Argentina (1), Australia (1), Austria (1), Brazil (6), China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (1), Colombia (1), Costa Rica (1), Denmark (1), El Salvador (2), France (12), Germany (11), Guatemala (1), Ireland (1), Israel (7), Italy (6), Japan (3), Netherlands (3), New Zealand (5), Panama (2), Poland (1), Portugal (1), Republic of Korea (3), Spain (88), Sweden (1), Switzerland (1) and the United Kingdom (34).
WHO is not recommending travel restrictions related to the outbreak of the influenza A(H1N1) virus.
Individuals who are ill should delay travel plans and returning travelers who fall ill should seek appropriate medical care. These recommendations are prudent measures which can limit the spread of many communicable diseases, including influenza.
Further information on the situation will be available on the WHO website on a regular basis.
