H1N1 virus

Update news H1N1 virus

Swine flu epidemic hits Australia

The swine flu, or H1N1 virus, is sweeping through Australia with the virus accounting for the majority of the rising number of influenza cases this year, experts said Tuesday.

H1N1 virus found in marine mammals for first time

 U.S. researchers said Wednesday they have detected for the first time the H1N1 virus in elephant seals off the coast of central California.