Pandemic H1N1 Influenza Virus Surveillance
NOTE: Pandemic H1N1 influenza case information is now reported on a daily basis; but not on weekends or holidays.
The focus of surveillance and testing for evidence of the Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza virus and illness across Canada has shifted to hospitalized patients with influenza-like illness. Regular surveillance is ongoing. However, since August 21, 2009, in keeping with other jurisdictions, Alberta Health and Wellness began posting only the number of pandemic H1N1 influenza hospitalized cases and deaths.
- For PHAC influenza surveillance information, visit the FluWatch website.
Hospitalized confirmed cases in Alberta to date
Total number of hospitalized confirmed cases of pandemic H1N1 influenza to date, i.e. since April 2009 to now.- Up to November 20, 2009:
| Area | Year to Date |
| Northern Alberta | 130 |
| Edmonton and area | 288 |
| Central Alberta | 123 |
| Calgary and area | 354 |
| Southern Alberta | 147 |
| Total | 1,042 |
Total number of deaths to date: 45*
- Known underlying conditions are present in the majority of hospitalized cases and deaths.
- Median age of hospitalized cases = 34 years.
- Median age of deaths = 51 years.
* One death out of country resident. The total number of deaths includes those who die from H1N1 and those who die from other causes and also tested positive for H1N1.
