The number of H1N1 Influenza (human swine flu) cases in the Northern Territory is 160, with 35 cases being confirmed over the weekend. Areas where cases have been identified include Alice Springs (11), Darwin (4), Kintore (4), Yuendemu (3), Areyonga (3), Papunya (2) and Katherine (2).
15 people are currently hospitalised for conditions that include H1N1. 14 of these are in Alice Springs Hospital and 1 is in Royal Darwin Hospital.
A range of Human Swine Influenza information is on the Department of Health and Families website: www.health.nt.gov.au.The number of H1N1 cases is a cumulative total since the first confirmed case in the NT on 31 May 2009. Many are no longer active and have made a full recovery.
Media contacts: Robin Osborne 0488 692 781; Darrel Trueman 0401 116 203
Release date: 28 June 2009, 5.30 pm
