Where did Swine Flu spread?

Swine flu spread to over 214 countries and territories. The first cases of the virus were reported in Mexico in early 2009, and it quickly spread to the United States and Canada. By the end of the year, the virus had been reported in every continent except Antarctica. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the swine flu pandemic to be over in August 2010.

The swine flu pandemic caused a significant amount of illness and death around the world. In the United States, the virus caused an estimated 60 million illnesses, 274,000 hospitalizations, and 12,469 deaths. Worldwide, the virus is estimated to have caused over 1 million deaths.

The swine flu pandemic was a reminder of the importance of public health preparedness. Countries around the world have since taken steps to improve their ability to respond to pandemics, such as stockpiling antiviral medications and developing new vaccines.