The amount of swine flu-related deaths, other than Mexico, increased to 5 as the U.S. reported its third death, while Costa Rica had its first. Both of these deaths happened to men who had underlying medical conditions.
In Mexico, the core of the outbreak and where 48 out of a global 53 have died, most victims have been adults ranging from age 20 to 49, with many having no reported complicating elements.
In Mexico, there has been a slow lifting in the closing of schools, businesses, churches and stadiums. A recent surge in suspected but not confirmed cases has caused authorities in as much as 6 of the 31 U.S. states to stall plans to allow primary school students to return to class on Monday after a two-week break.
According to WHO and CDC, there are more than 4,500 confirmed cases within 29 countries, 1,626 of which are in Mexico. There has been a worldwide total of 53 deaths – 48 in Mexico; 3 in the U.S.; 1 in Canada and 1 in Costa Rica. Japan reported its first 4 cases and Australia reported its first confirmed case on May 9.
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