Nicaragua- Cases - 380

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Source: http://about.reuters.com/dynamic/countrypages/mexico_es/1243908376nN01486294.ASP

Google translation:
Nicaragua girl confirmed its first case of influenza A-H1N1
01 Jun 2009 22:06

MANAGUA, June 1 (Reuters) - Nicaragua on Monday confirmed the first case in its territory of the influenza A H1N1 in a girl of five years but who is hospitalized in "good health," said Health Minister Guillermo Gonzalez .

Gonzalez said at a press conference that the girl, who lives in a neighborhood of Managua, was carried by a family health center over the weekend with a fever and sore throat, was later subjected to laboratory analysis.

Nicaragua was the only country in Central America that do not report cases of influenza A H1N1.

Gonzalez added that health authorities to investigate in the vicinity of the neighborhood where the child resides on campus and attending the preschool to see if there were more cases.

(Reporting by Ivan Castro, edited by Marion Giraldo)

REUTERS ACT MG /

 

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Re: Nicaragua- Cases- 5

Re: Nicaragua- Cases- 5

Source: http://www.adn.es/sociedad/20090603/NWS-2880-Nicaragua-positivos-numero-gripe-casos.html

Increases to five the number of positive cases of influenza A in Nicaragua
* EFE


The number of confirmed cases of people infected with the flu in Nicaragua A rose to five today, informed the Minister of Health (MINSA), Guillermo Gonzalez.

Speaking to television related to the Government, the officer recalled that last Monday was the first confirmed case of human influenza, which turned out to be a girl of five years.

He added that two of the four new cases are linked to the sector where the infected girl, who became the first case of HIV in this Central American country AH1N1.

The ages and sexes of these two infected were not provided by the minister.

The owner added that the MOH as a result of the inquiries made in the last 26 hours there were two other cases of children infected with influenza A, which are "very well".

One of these children is 11 years old and the other a girl, is three years, which have no connection to the girl of five years.

The official noted that all positive cases of influenza A resident in the west of Managua that were identified through the monitoring system at the Health Center Socrates Flores. "

The minister said the country's health authorities have taken samples from 220 suspects since it began last month in Nicaragua epidemiological alert, without specifying how many of these are positive or negative.

He noted that the most recent were the 24 that were taken yesterday and today are more than nine other laboratory are under study, which will be reported on later.

Gonzalez, on the other hand, insisted that his country is taking all measures for surveillance, active case search and advice for people to cut the chain of transmission of the virus.

 

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Re: Nicaragua- Cases- 18

Re: Nicaragua- Cases- 18

Source: http://www.adn.es/sociedad/20090605/NWS-2709-Nicaragua-Casos-confirmados-gripe-suben.html

Confirmed cases of influenza A in Nicaragua rises to 18

* EFE


The government of Nicaragua announced today that cases of people infected with influenza A rose to 18 after the confirmation of six new infections.

"We are now 18 positive cases in Nicaragua, said Health Minister Guillermo Gonzalez, a half television.

The officer stated that all patients so far are in good general condition and treatment.

All cases have occurred in Managua, except one, which took place in Masaya, 30 kilometers south of the capital, the official said.

Also, the owner of Health reported today that a case found in the eastern sector of Managua, which corresponds to a girl, whose name was not revealed and whose mother recently returned from Mexico.

The first human infection with influenza in Nicaragua, that of a girl five years was recorded on Monday in the west of the capital.

The small and is in "recovery", the minister reaffirmed.

On Wednesday, four cases were detected, and yesterday was seven, most in the west of Managua, where the first child affected.

Guillermo Gonzalez also said it ordered the closure during a week in a private school where they found two cases.

Health authorities have launched an "epidemiological fence" around the new patients to assess whether those associated with them were also infected.

The Ministry of Health has mobilized 1,200 brigadistas, who have visited over 3,000 homes in the west of Managua since last Monday to try to identify more cases.

Gonzalez, on the other hand, reiterated that his country is taking all measures for surveillance, active case-finding and counseling the people to cut the chain of transmission of the virus AH1N1, causing the disease and prevent deaths .

 

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Re: Nicaragua- Cases- 20

Re: Nicaragua- Cases- 20

Source: http://www.laprensa.com.ni/archivo/2009/junio/06/noticias/ultimahora/331636.shtml

Minsa 20 confirmed cases of influenza A in the country
DIGITAL EDITION
ediciondigital@laprensa.com.ni

The Government of Nicaragua reported a few minutes ago that the cases of people infected with influenza A rose to 20 after the confirmation of two new infections.

The Health Minister, Guillermo Gonzalez, revealed the figure at a hearing in the official Channel 4 television, owned by the presidential Ortega-Murillo family.

Gonzalez said that by the time all those who were positive to the disease influenza A are in "good condition" and under treatment.

According to the official daily medical staff of the Ministry of Health was given the task of visiting those who had positive influenza A.

Gonzalez announced that tomorrow might be the high of a girl five years, a resident of the neighborhood Monse?or Lezcano, who was the first positive case in the country.

 

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Re: Nicaragua- Cases- 25

Re: Nicaragua- Cases- 25

Source: http://noticias.terra.com/articulos...sos_de_Gripe_A_que_elevan_a_25_los_contagios/

Government detected five new cases of influenza A infections rise to 25
7/6/2009 - 21:11 (GMT)

Managua, June 7 (ACAN-EFE) - The Nicaraguan Minister of Health (MINSA), Guillermo Gonzalez, announced today that the number of people infected with influenza A has increased from 20 to 25, following the confirmation of five additional new cases positive.

Gonzalez said today that televised half the five new confirmed influenza A patients are people from Managua "already under control of the staff of the MOH.

The first case of influenza AH1N1 in Nicaragua, a child of five years was recorded on Monday in the western part of Managua.

The owner of the MOH reported that this child has been discharged and is back at home with their families.

On Wednesday, four cases were detected, six on Thursday and yesterday, Friday, seven, mostly in the west of Managua, where the first infected child.

Two others were confirmed on Saturday.

So far there have been no fatalities in Nicaragua as a result of influenza A. ACAN-EFE fm / JLP

 

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Re: Nicaragua- Cases- 33

Re: Nicaragua- Cases- 33

Source: http://www.lanacion.com.py/noticias_um-250469.htm

Increases to 33 the number of cases of swine flu in Nicaragua
The Ministry of Health of Nicaragua announced today five new cases of swine flu in the country, including three in a city near the capital, which rises to 33 the total number of infections.

Managua. AFP.
Two people contracted the virus of influenza A H1N1 in Masaya (southeast) by adding three cases in the city since last June 1 the disease was detected, said the minister, Guillermo Gonzalez.

In the tourist city of Granada, 45 km southeast of Managua, was an infected person, an employee of a hotel, while the other two cases correspond to the area west of the capital, where the pollution targets, according to the report.

Health authorities have closed at least eight primary schools and secondary schools in the capital, where positive cases were found, with the aim of cutting the chain of transmission.

 

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Re: Nicaragua- Cases- 45

Re: Nicaragua- Cases- 45

Source: http://spanish.peopledaily.com.cn/31617/6675511.html

Increases to 45 the number of infections of influenza A (H1N1) in Nicaragua

The number of infections with influenza A (H1N1) in Nicaragua on Tuesday afternoon rose to 45 cases in four departments (provinces) in the country, informed the Ministry of Health.

Nicaraguan Minister of Health Minister, Guillermo Gonzalez, said in an unusually clear second television appearance of the 40 detected cases are concentrated in Managua, the capital.

The remaining cases are located as follows: 3 in the province of Masaya, some 29 kilometers east of the capital, a case in Granada, 45 kilometers east of Managua and one in Leon, in the west, the first occurring in this area.

Gonzalez confirmed that nine schools have been closed in Managua to cut the chain of infection, avoiding social contact between students who are most affected with the infection with influenza A (H1N1).

He noted that all confirmed cases revolve around the outbreaks, with the exception of Leon is the second largest city in the country today and where was the first case of influenza A (H1N1).

He stressed that all cases remain under treatment, stable and evolve positively to antivirals and supplied the majority of cases affect children under the age of 15.

The manager called on Nicaraguans to maintain strict measures to prevent further spread of the epidemic which has already affected at least 73 countries in the world. (Xinhua)
10/06/2009

 

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Re: Nicaragua- Cases- 56

Re: Nicaragua- Cases- 56

Source: http://www.el-nacional.com/www/site...dos-de-gripe-porcina-en-Nicaragua-suben-a-56-

Affected swine influenza in Nicaragua rises to 56


Of the 56 cases in the country, 26 have been discharged and 15 have already completed their treatment, said Health Minister this nation
June 11 2009 | 07:53 pm - AFP


The Ministry of Health of Nicaragua announced that five new infections of influenza A H1N1 were confirmed on Thursday in various cities throughout the country, which was raised to 56 the number of cases.

Although the main focus of infection is located in Managua also has detected the disease in the cities of Masaya, Granada, Leon, Jinotega, Carazo and Juigalpa reported Health Minister Guillermo Gonzalez.

Of the 56 cases in the country, 26 have been discharged and 15 have already completed their treatment, said the minister.

He also said that the average age of those affected is between 14 and 16 years, which has focused on the students on how to prevent infection.

Four of eight primary and secondary schools that had suspended their classes last week to control the spread of the virus, reopened on Thursday, said the minister.

The health ministry is trying to tackle the epidemic with an educational campaign among students, which printed 20,000 leaflets with instructions on how to prevent influenza.

 

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Re: Nicaragua- Cases- 92

Re: Nicaragua- Cases- 92

Source: http://www.eluniversal.com/2009/06/13/amun_ava_nicaragua-contabiliz_13A2388093.shtml

Google translation:

Nicaragua recorded 92 cases of influenza A

03:15 PM today Managua .- Nicaragua counted 92 cases of influenza A, with the detection of 15 new laboratory-infected, reported an official source.

Health Minister Guillermo Gonzalez, reported that 45 of the 92 people infected with the virus A (H1N1) for influenza, and were discharged and no risk of contagion, while the remaining 47 are under treatment, AFP reported .

Gonzalez explained that so far all positive cases of influenza were "mild to moderate" and that the hospital has been nothing more than to prevent infection among family members or neighbors.

At least seven of the 17 departments in the country showed positive cases and authorities are attentive to the rains that could accelerate the spread of the virus, according to Gonzalez.

 

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Re: Nicaragua- Cases - 105

Re: Nicaragua- Cases - 105

Nicaragua confirms 13 new A/H1N1 flu cases

www.chinaview.cn 2009-06-15 09:11:26

MANAGUA, June 14 (Xinhua) -- Nicaragua Health Minister Guillermo Gonzalez on Sunday confirmed 13 new cases of the A/H1N1 flu, bringing the total number of infected in the country to 105.

The capital Managua, the worst-hit area, has a total of 82, Gonzalez said. No other region has more than eight cases. Seven of those infected are foreigners who were detected as they arrived at Managua's Augusto Cesar Sandino International Airport.

The minister said that 55 of the 105 infected have recovered.

Gonzalez urged Nicaraguans to remain vigilant, saying citizens should stay informed, follow hygiene rules, and avoid big public events.

He added that next week, several thousand health workers would start inspecting public places like restaurants, bars, discos, cinemas and casinos.

The minister said there would be no more school closures after last week's decision to close a number of private schools where a flu outbreak had been detected.

 

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Re: Nicaragua- Cases - 115

Re: Nicaragua- Cases - 115

Source: http://www.cronica.com.mx/nota.php?id_nota=439116

Google translation:

Figure increases to 115 of influenza infections in Nicaragua
NOTIMEX Managua | World
Monday June 15, 2009 | Time Generated: 17:13 | Last updated: 17:13

The cumulative number of cases of human influenza arrived in Nicaragua today to 115, of whom 55 patients are under medical supervision and treatment "without complication" today Health Minister Guillermo Gonzalez.

For 18 days the epidemic has caused 115 infections, but without causing any deaths in this Central American country, he said.

It is "a reasonable average of almost 10 cases per day, said the official.

So far about 60 people and overcome the crisis and are in good health and do not transmit the virus, "said Gonzalez, who added that the cases have had an effect of mild to moderate, we have not had any complications .

The largest number of patients is reported in an age range from five to 20 years and a high percentage of young men from the east and west of Managua.

The Nicaraguan capital recorded 88 total cases and the remainder are located in five departments of the country.

 

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Re: Nicaragua- Cases - 157

Re: Nicaragua- Cases - 157

Source: http://sdpnoticias.com/sdp/contenido/2009/06/18/424882

Google translation:

In two days, 23 new cases of influenza in Nicaragua

June 18, 2009 - 16:55 - Managua, Nicaragua
Managua, 18 Jun (Notimex) .- health authorities reported that in Nicaragua the last 48 hours have confirmed 23 new human cases of influenza, which stood at 157 total, 64 of them active and specialized medical care.

Health Minister Guillermo Gonzalez, told reporters that people must do the hygiene measures to stop new infections and to estates in the event of experiencing clinical symptoms of the disease.

Central America accounts for nearly one thousand A/H1N1 virus infection and two deaths, one in Costa Rica and another in Guatemala.

The minister also announced that in the coming days will begin to implement the influenza vaccine to counter seasonal to the medical staff, teachers and people from vulnerable groups, including patients with chronic diseases.

He warned that from October to December, during the winter in the Northern Hemisphere, you can register a period of expansion of human influenza in the countries in these latitudes.

 

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Re: Nicaragua- Cases - 170

Re: Nicaragua- Cases - 170

Source: http://noticias.terra.es/genteycult...s-confirmados-de-la-gripe-a-en-nicaragua.aspx

Saturday, June 20, 2009 01:49 pm
Terra News
/ Agencia EFE

Increased to 170 confirmed cases of influenza A in Nicaragua
The government of Nicaragua announced today the confirmation of 12 new infections with the virus AH1N1, bringing the total cases of the disease amounts to 170, but there is no death from this cause in the country.


A communiqu? by the Nicaraguan Ministry of Health (MOH) said that this affected total, 111 were discharged and are in good condition and no longer transmit the disease.

The official source pointed out that they are in care and treatment 59 people who are stable, and to date the Ministry has considered a total of 1553 samples.

The data indicate that one of the new cases of influenza A was confirmed today in Bluefields, capital of the Caribbean south of Nicaragua.

The press release reports that this weekend the Ministry of Health vaccinated against seasonal influenza or flu common to all teachers of the Pacific coast of the country.

Moreover, he insisted to the public on the need to take basic measures, especially this weekend, to avoid the crowds, stay in their homes and health care to combat the pandemic.
More information

 

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Re: Nicaragua- Cases - 193

Re: Nicaragua- Cases - 193

Source: http://www.laprensa.com.ni/archivo/2009/junio/20/noticias/ultimahora/334140.shtml

Minsa reported 193 cases of influenza A in the country
27 people were discharged by the health authorities


Roberto Perez Solis
DIGITAL EDITION
nacionales@laprensa.com.ni


While much of the 13 thousand teachers of public and private schools in Managua on Saturday received the common flu vaccine, the Ministry of Health (MINSA) has reported that the number of people affected by influenza A (H1N1) arrived in 193 cases throughout the country.

Minsa reported 23 new cases of human influenza virus yesterday, for a total of 193 cases, of whom 127 were discharged because they are in good health and are not carriers of the disease.

81 percent of the reported cases are recorded in the capital Managua, 6 per cent in the department of Masaya and 5 percent in Leon.

8 per cent of cases of influenza A were reported in the departments of Jinotega, Granada, Carazo, Chinandega, Chontales, Rivas and the South Atlantic Autonomous Region.

 

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Re: Nicaragua- Cases - 216

Re: Nicaragua- Cases - 216

Source: http://www.laprensa.com.ni/archivo/2009/junio/21/noticias/ultimahora/334240.shtml

A flu cases reach 216
Roberto Perez Solis
DIGITAL EDITION
nacionales@laprensa.com.ni

The Ministry of Health (MINSA) today reported 23 new cases of influenza A (H1N1). First case was detected in Matagalpa, the ministry said through a press release.

Since Friday the head of Health, Guillermo Gonzalez is not on the official Channel 4 television to provide information about the disease.

With these new cases are now reported 216 people affected by the well known human influenza.

At present only 73 people with antiviral treatment, although stable, because the remaining 143 patients were already affected by high to be in good condition. Managua, Masaya, Leon, Jinotega, Granada, Carazo Chinandega, Chontales, Rivas, the South Atlantic Autonomous Region (RAAS) and are now Matagalpa departments that have reported positive cases of influenza A (H1N1).

To date Minsa has made a total of 647 thousand samples of persons suspected of being sick with human influenza.

At the same time, Minsa said today that the day of vaccination against seasonal influenza or common flu will continue the next day.

 

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Re: Nicaragua- Cases - 240

Re: Nicaragua- Cases - 240

Source: http://www.aguasdigital.com/actualidad/leer.php?idnota=2309172&efenew=1


The number of patients with influenza A is increased to 240 cases in Nicaragua
24/06/2009 17:15 (-6 GTM)

Managua, June 24 (EFE) .- The number of patients with HIV in Nicaragua AH1N1 increased to 240 today with a report of 20 new confirmed cases of this disease, the Ministry of Health reported the country.

The Ministry said today's announcement by a total of 240 affected, 193 have been discharged and no risk of transmitting the disease, while 47 people are under the care and treatment, but none of them show signs of seriousness.

Until now there has been no death in Nicaragua due to influenza A, according to authorities.

82% of cases are recorded in the department (province) of Managua, Masaya 6% and 4.5% in Leon, said the communique.
Add the remaining 7.5% of human cases of influenza occurring in the departments of Jinotega, Granada, Carazo, Chinandega, Chontales, Rivas, the South Atlantic Autonomous Region and Matagalpa.

A flu so far left 115 dead and 7847 sick in Mexico, while U.S. has confirmed 87 deaths and 21,449 affected by this evil.

In these cases, 18 deaths in addition Argentina, 15 in Canada, 8 in Chile, 2 in Colombia, 2 in the Dominican Republic, 1 in Costa Rica, 1 in Honduras and one in Philippines, in addition to thousands of patients presented more 90 countries of the world.

Additionally, the World Health Organization (WHO) reports that Australia has had two deaths, and Guatemala and the United Kingdom one each, though these countries have not confirmed those deaths.

 

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Re: Nicaragua- Cases - 277

Re: Nicaragua- Cases - 277

Source: http://www.soitu.es/soitu/2009/06/27/info/1246120549_280954.html

Total 277 positive cases of influenza A in Nicaragua

Updated 27-06-2009 18:35 CET

Managua .- The report of twelve new confirmed cases of the virus AH1N1, the total number of patients affected with the human influenza has increased to 277 in Nicaragua, reported today the Ministry of Health.

The health authorities have indicated that they are under the care and treatment epidemiological 58 people, whose condition is not serious, and that to date the Ministry of Health has conducted a total of 1923 samples. Reuters / File

The official source indicated that the twelve new affected with human influenza viruses were reported on Friday, and that of the total 277 cases, 219 were discharged and do not represent a risk to transmit the disease.

In a press release, said that health authorities are under the care and treatment epidemiological 58 people, whose condition is not serious, and that to date the Ministry of Health has conducted a total of 1923 samples.

It adds that 82 percent of cases are recorded in the department of Managua, 6 per cent in Masaya and 4.5 percent in Leon.

The other patients who account for 7.5 percent of human cases of influenza occurring in the departments of Jinotega, Granada, Carazo Chinandega, Chontales, Rivas, the South Atlantic Autonomous Region and Matagalpa.

The source said that this weekend will continue the second phase of vaccination against influenza nationally common for teachers and people from other sectors of the population as members of the Army of Nicaragua, the National Police and risk groups.

 

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Re: Nicaragua- Cases - 288

Re: Nicaragua- Cases - 288

Source: http://sdpnoticias.com/sdp/contenido/2009/06/28/432608

Google translation:

Figure increases to 288 cases of human influenza in Nicaragua
Today 16:03 --

Managua, 28 Jun (Notimex) .- The number of human cases of influenza in Nicaragua increased to 288, with seven new infections recorded last Saturday, reported today the Ministry of Health.

This Sunday, 250 passed the crisis-affected and 38 people remain under medical treatment, reported a press release from the institution.

55 percent of the cases involved male patients and 45 percent females. The most affected age group is less than 20 years (73 percent).

The Ministry of Health has vaccinated 38 thousand 517 people, including teachers, health brigades and groups at risk.

 

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Re: Nicaragua- Cases - 300

Re: Nicaragua- Cases - 300

Source: http://www.prensa-latina.cu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=97154&Itemid=1

Google translation:

Reach 300 cases of flu reported in Nicaragua
Thursday, 02 July 2009
01 July 2009, 21:14 Managua, July 1 (PL) cases caused by influenza A virus (H1N1) in Nicaragua reached 300 today, according to statistical reports from the Ministry of Health (MINSA).

A news release said that in the last 24 hours, seven new tests detected positive cases of Influenza, also called Humana.

Of the total, and 279 are medical and only 21 persons receiving care and medical treatment, although his condition was reported stable.

Minsa specialists conducted to date 461 thousand tests and statistical results showed that 55 percent of cases were male patients and 45 percent female.

Also the age groups most affected are children under 20 years with 73 percent of cases and 27 percent older than 21 years, said.

Managua remains the most affected area with a 82.5 per cent of patients, followed at a distance by Masaya with 6.4 percent and Leon, with four percent.

Different information sources that reflect the world today are a total of 77 thousand 255 positive cases of human influenza and 332 deaths in 118 countries. 77 percent of these cases are in the Americas, says the Minsa.

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Re: Nicaragua- Cases - 326

Re: Nicaragua- Cases - 326

Source: http://www.prensa-latina.cu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=98162&Itemid=1

Reported 13 new cases of influenza in Nicaragua
Sunday, 05 July 2009

05 July 2009, 18:32 Managua, July 5 (PL) Authorities of the Ministry of Health (MINSA) in Nicaragua today reported the existence of 13 new cases of people infected by the virus A (H1N1).

A report of Minsa puts the number of people affected by the bad to 326 since the first case was detected in the country, a girl in a neighborhood of the capital.

Of those who contracted the disease, 296 are already high and in good medical condition. Only 30 people are under the care and treatment. To date, the text states, no fatalities were reported in the country.

80 per cent of cases are recorded in the department of Managua, followed at a distance with a six percent Masaya, south of the capital.

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