As of 31 January 2012 Mexican health officials have confirmed that at least 1,623 cases of influenza have so far been recorded in January, of which 1,456 cases were H1N1. At least 32 people have died from the flu, of which 29 have died from H1N1. According to health officials, the total number of flu cases reported this year is well within the normal range for Mexico, which can see between 5,000 to 11,000 incidents of all strains of the flu during the normal flu season. Both the CDC and the Pan-American Health Organization have also confirmed that the number of H1N1 cases recorded this year is also within the normal range.

Health officials expect that there will be an increase in the total number of flu cases during February and March, followed by a decrease in April, but have said that this is no cause for alarm. To reach epidemic status, more than 30 cases of H1N1 would have to be reported for every 1,000 people; so far, only eight H1N1 cases have been reported per 1,000 people. Health authorities have advised at-risk groups such as children under five, adults over 60, pregnant women and those with diabetes and HIV to get vaccinations, and have urged the general public to be more vigilant regarding their hygiene habits.

The Costa Rican Ministry of Health confirmed on 25 January 2012 that on 16 January a 52-year-old man died of the H1N1 virus (commonly referred to as swine flu) in the Max Peralta Hospital in Cartago. This was the second H1N1-related death in Costa Rica so far in 2012. A health official stated that the man who died on 16 January delayed in seeking medical help; his symptoms began on 20 December and he came to the hospital on 4 January. The first victim -- who died in early January in Aserri county of San Jose province -- also delayed in seeking medical help. There are currently eight other identified cases of H1N1 in Costa Rica.

Hong Kong government officials issued a public health warning on 7 February 2011 after two patients died from the A/H1N1 swine flu virus. Officials stated that 35 people are currently being treated for the swine flu virus in Hong Kong hospitals. Health workers have confirmed that four critical cases were discovered within the past two days, and the death toll from the outbreak is likely to rise. The latest outbreak has surprised many in the Hong Kong medical community. An outbreak of the A/H1N1 virus in late 2009 killed 80 people in Hong Kong, but health officials were able to successfully control and contain the spread of the virus. The current outbreak has reportedly coincided with a similar seasonal outbreak of the normal flu virus that hits Hong Kong each year. Although the World Health Organization declared that the A/H1N1 pandemic had “run its course,” cases of the disease continue to be confirmed in heavily populated areas of the Asia Pacific region.

On 26 January 2011 thousands of farm chickens were culled in Japan as the country works to contain an ongoing outbreak of the H5N1 avian bird flu virus. Birds in many prefectures have tested positive for the disease, which can cause illness in humans. The most significant outbreak is in Aichi prefecture where a cull of thousands of farm chickens has already devastated the poultry industry. The most recent cull was ordered for more than 8,000 birds in southern Kagoshima prefecture. Authorities have also banned all imports and exports of birds in Kagoshima, and a nationwide ban may be imposed in the coming weeks if the outbreak spreads further. The latest spread of the bird flu virus is the third such outbreak in the past 12 months in Japan. Though not as easily contracted or deadly as the more well known H1N1 swine flu virus, the H51N bird flu can cause similar symptoms in humans. Government officials in Japan have so far not issued any public warnings over recent bird flu cases reported in humans.

Figures released by the Health Protection Agency on 6 January 2011 indicate that 50 people across the United Kingdom have died as a result of the flu during the current flu season. Forty-five of the deaths were attributed to the H1N1 swine flu virus, while the remaining cases involved another flu strain. Most of the deaths occurred in young patients. The supply of seasonal flu vaccine is running low in some areas, prompting health officials to allow the use of vaccines left over from the 2009 flu season.

The Egyptian Ministry of Health announce that it has recorded 56 deaths resulting from the H1N1 swine flu virus since October 2010; the ministry stated that the resurgent virus has also infected more than 1,00 people since October 2010. The virus initially appeared in 2009, prompting serious concerns in Egypt; however, swine flu has posed less of a concern in much of 2010.

On 8 December 2010 officials in the central Poltava province closed local middle schools for a two week period over an escalating flu outbreak that has already forced Ukrainian officials to close nursery schools and most kindergartens and has resulted in a 17 percent rise in the nationwide infection rate in the past week. More than 4 percent of the province's population has been infected with the flu (both the H1N1 and H3N2 subtypes), while the nationwide rate of flu infection is closer to 2 percent. A similar school closure is expected in the Lviv province in western Ukraine. Travelers to the effected areas should first obtain a seasonal flu immunization.

Mexican officials announced on 29 June 2010 that they will cancel, with immediate effect, the state of medical emergency they imposed in relation to the A/H1N1 (swine flu) virus. The health secretary stated that the decision was made due to the fact that the virus is circulating increasingly less and a majority of the population has received immunization.

Government officials in Cambodia announced on 29 June 2010 that Prime Minister Hun Sen has contracted the H1N1 swine flu virus. Hun Sen is reportedly receiving treatment for the illness at a hospital in Phnom Penh and is expected to make a full recovery. Reports indicate that several other government ministers have also become infected with the virus, although none of the cases are thought to be serious. Health ministry authorities stated that Cambodia has not seen a significant outbreak of the H1N1 so far in 2010, and it is unknown where the prime minister and other officials contracted the virus.

On 6 May 2010 Namibian health authorities reported that there have been eight confirmed A/H1N1 flu cases in the country. Of the eight cases, six were in Walvis Bay, while the remaining two were in Swakopmund. Health officials suspect that the virus arrived in Namibia via a group of Swakopmund residents who returned to the country from a trip to Thailand. All of the cases have been minor and there have been no deaths.

Ghanaian health officials reported on 31 March 2010 that the H1N1 influenza outbreak in the country has begun to affect schools in Accra, the capital. Ghana reported the influenza outbreak in the nation in August 2009 with approximately 200 positive cases to date. Officials indicated that disease rates among children in the schooling system have increased due to increased interaction as well as the lack of proper sanitary efforts and tools in many facilities. Health officials stated that the spread of the virus has been noted in time and that all health efforts have been made to reduce the spread.

Bulgarian health minister Bozhidar Nanev resigned from office on 30 March 2010 just hours after he was charged with corruption. Public prosecutors claim that Nanev had granted lucrative government contracts to a medical company to buy the antiviral drug Tamiflu in December 2009. Nanev then allegedly pocketed some of the government money allocated to the sale. The Bulgarian government had tasked the health ministry with preparing the country ahead of a possible H1N1 swine flu pandemic. Nanev has denied any wrongdoing and could face up to 10 years in prison if he is convicted.

Several hundred protesters gathered in Ulaanbaatar on 11 March 2010 to protest against current health care practices in the country. The protesters demanded that the health minister resign after the country was unprepared to deal with the spread of the A/H1N1 swine flu virus. According to reports, more than 30 Mongolians died after the country failed to procure vaccine supplies; the first shipment was received in January 2010. In addition to the swine flu virus, protesters also demonstrated against unsanitary conditions in the city’s maternity hospital. The protesters stated that should the government not meet their demands for better health care by 19 April, they will hold additional protest actions.

On 10 March 2010 the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) issued a statement declaring that the country is clear of A/H1N1 influenza, commonly referred to as the swine flu. THL’s statement also indicated that while approximately half of the population received vaccinations, it still urged citizens to continue being vaccinated to prepare for the next flu season.

The Ministry of Health in Brunei announced on 4 March 2010 that a new batch of H1N1 vaccine has yet to arrive in the country. The vaccine was expected in the country at the end of February. According to an anonymous source, the vaccine is delayed to ensure premium quality from suppliers in both Germany and Canada. Due to the delay the Ministry recommended that the population take extra care to maintain their health. Currently, there is no set date of arrival for the new vaccine.

According to the Ministry of Health in Brunei, as of 11 February 2010, more than 30,000 people have been vaccinated against the H1N1 swine flu virus. The first round of vaccinations was administered in November.

Senegalese health officials reported an H1N1 flu outbreak in the country on 9 February 2010 with 14 people infected. More than half of the incidents occurred in the Pikine suburb of Dakar, the capital, and the others in the towns of Diourbel and Touba. Authorities indicated that adequate measures have been taken to ensure that the disease does not spread. Senegal is expected to receive significant doses of the H1N1 vaccine by March 2010.

On 8 February 2010 South African health officials warned residents and travelers against becoming complacent about the A/H1N1 flu ahead of the World Cup. The officials stated that, although the virus has passed its prime autumn and winter peak, the flu is still prevalent in many countries. The warning comes ahead of a planned extensive vaccination effort to immunize approximately 1 million people ahead of the tournament. Officials also advised travelers to the World Cup to get vaccinated in order to lower the risk of contracting the virus while in South Africa.

The health ministry has announced that the total number of deaths attributed to the A/H1N1 swine flu virus has risen to 258 in Egypt. The most recent death was reported on 31 January 2010 in a 53-year-old man from Assyut. Egypt continues to be concerned with the spread of the virus and has imported millions of vaccines to combat it.

On 19 January 2010 Nigerian health officials reported the death of a 38-year-old woman who was previously diagnosed with the A/H1N1 flu virus. The woman died in Lagos on 5 January. Doctors did not state whether the woman had a preexisting health condition that contributed to her death. This was the first reported A/H1N1 death in the country. Another suspected death was never confirmed.