SHOOT: The offical death toll has hopped from 29 to 42. Personally I believe this figure is a con. Given the stakes and the state of the economy, I'm pretty sure doctors are being gagged and death certificates - as has been reported - are not reflecting H1N1 even when it is, in many cases. Mexico is saying 'the worst is over, we're open for business'. Intwisting.
* 2,099 people infected with H1N1 flu in 23 countries
GENEVA, May 7 (Reuters) - More than 2,000 people in 23 countries worldwide have now been infected with H1N1 flu, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Thursday.
In its latest tally, which tends to lag national reports but is considered more secure, the U.N. agency said that 42 people in Mexico have died from the new strain that is a genetic mixture of swine, bird and human viruses.
Its previous toll had said there were 29 Mexican deaths.
The Mexican government has said the worst is over and eased restrictions on commercial and public activity in the country that has been at the epicentre of the outbreak.
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clipped from www.reuters.com
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