Another death related to Influenza A(H1N1) has been recorded within the past 24 hours in the country, bringing the total number of deaths related to the flu to three so far.

MONTREAL (AFP) - Canada's native communities already hard hit by the (A)H1N1 flu pandemic could witness a devastating spike in the number of cases during the region's long winter months ahead, health experts warn.

Influenza A (H1N1) cases breached the 1,000 mark when 55 new cases were reported nationwide today, said Director-General of Health Tan Sri Dr Ismail Merican.

A primary school and a polytechnic in the state have been ordered to be closed for a week beginning today after some of their students are found to have been infected with influenza A (H1N1).

WELLINGTON (AFP) - The infection rate for swine flu in New Zealand is higher than previously believed and up to 79 percent of the population could become infected, researchers said Friday.

TOKYO (AFP) - The number of H1N1 cases in Japan topped 5,000 on Friday, the health ministry said, as worries grew that the spread of the virus is speeding up.

BANGKOK (AP): Thailand's swine flu death toll nearly doubled over the past week with 44 people now dead from the disease, the government said Wednesday.

GENEVA (AP) — Some Muslim countries are advising pregnant women not to attend the hajj pilgrimage. China is quarantining any visitor suspected of having a fever, while priests in New Zealand have been banned from placing Communion wafers on worshippers' tongues.

LONDON (AFP) - Britain's Health Secretary Andy Burnham urged people not to panic Monday over swine flu, as he sought to clear up apparent confusion over advice for pregnant women.

The Health Ministry is battling to contain the influenza A (H1N1) infection to prevent it from spreading in the community, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai.