Queensland swine flu deaths 'inevitable'



AAP



July 10, 2009 04:50pm





QUEENSLAND Health Minister Paul Lucas says swine flu deaths are inevitable, as 16 Queenslanders remained in hospital with the illness.



Queensland is yet to record any H1N1 deaths but six people are in intensive care and a further 10 in hospital.



To date 1622 cases have been confirmed in the state.



Eighteen Australians with swine flu have died and almost… Continue

H1N1 Influenza 09 research projects fast tracked



08 July 2009



The federal Minister for Health and Ageing, Nicola Roxon today announced that funding would be provided to 41 Australian medical research projects that will help ensure the Australian Government’s response to the evolving threat of H1N1 Influenza 09 is based on the most up-to-date information available.



The research will help the Government tailor its response to the spread and nature of the disease,… Continue