Over 2000 Confirmed Swine Flu Cases Worldwide

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced earlier today that there are now more than 2,000 confirmed swine flu cases in 23 countries worldwide. The exact figure right now is 2,099, with over half this number being attributed to Mexico, the apparent epicenter of the virus. 44 persons in Mexico have died as a result of the swine flu.

30% of the confirmed cases are in the United States, where authorities say the virus is now quite widespread, and two deaths have been reported. The European Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has reported that the total number of cases in Europe rose to 147, with Spain and Britain reporting the most cases.