The H1N1 flu has killed 14,711 since its appearance

H1N1 influenza pandemic which spread has slowed markedly in the northern hemisphere, has killed at least 14,711 people worldwide since its launch in March/April 2009, according to the latest report published Friday by the World Health Organization (WHO).

As of January 24, 2010, more than 209 countries and territories around the world have reported confirmed cases of H1N1 influenza, of which at least 14,711 are death cases, WHO reported.

The virus from porcine, avian and human caused at least 569 new deaths in one week, a bit less than the previous week, confirming the slowdown in recent weeks.

The flu, which peaked in October-November in most countries of the temperate northern hemisphere, however, continues to spread "actively" in North Africa, parts of eastern and southeastern Europe and in southern and eastern Asia, the WHO said in its weekly report.

The transmission is "active and geographically extensive" in Morocco, Algeria, Libya and Egypt, although most countries in the region have passed the peak spread in November-December.

In Europe, some countries such as Austria, Albania, Bulgaria, Slovakia and Russia noted a "slight increase" of flu and respiratory infections, although such cases remain at levels well below the peaks of activity, further underscores the WHO.

America (North and South) remains the region most affected by the new virus with "at least 7166" dead after two waves of influenza. The spread is now generally "low", according to WHO.

Finally, the regions of Far East Asia and Western Pacific number 2981 deaths.

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