Swine Flu Spreading

US passes million swine flu cases since the H1N1 virus emerged nearly three months ago, BBC reports.

First UK swine flu victim was woman aged 38 died in a Scottish hospital.

Swine flu has now infected almost 500 people in Scotland alone, out of 1,261 cases in the UK.

How does novel H1N1 virus spread?
According to CDC (Center for Disiase Copntrol and Prevention) virus H1N1 spreads thought to be happening in the same way that seasonal flu spreads. Flu viruses are spread mainly from person to person through coughing or sneezing by people with influenza. Sometimes people may become infected by touching something with flu viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose.

How long can an infected person spread this virus to others?
At the current time, CDC believes that this virus has the same properties in terms of spread as seasonal flu viruses. With seasonal flu, studies have shown that people may be contagious from one day before they develop symptoms to up to 7 days after they get sick. Children, especially younger children, might potentially be contagious for longer periods. they are studying the virus and you can try to read and learn more about getting new information as it becomes available.

Here is BBC map you can check Swine flu: Country by country