Influenza A (H1N1) as a Pandemic
The World Health Organization has declared an influenza pandemic on June 11 and called on governments to prepare for a long-term battle against an unstoppable flu virus, according to Reuters.
The United Nations agency raised its pandemic flu alert to phase 6 on a six-point scale, indicating the first influenza pandemic since 1968 is under way.
"With today's announcement, WHO moves from an emergency to a longer-term response. Based on past experience, this pandemic will be with us for some months, if not years, to come," WHO Director-General Dr Margaret Chan said in a letter to staff, a copy of which was obtained by Reuters.
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