What is the number of world wide cases swine flu?

According to the latest data from the World Health Organization (WHO), as of 29 July 2010, there have been a total of 18,449 laboratory-confirmed cases of pandemic H1N1 infection reported from 214 countries and overseas territories or communities across all six WHO regions.

Out of these, there have been 18,195 hospitalized cases and 1,807 deaths confirmed by laboratory testing. However, it is important to note that these numbers are constantly being updated as new cases and deaths are reported.

For the most up-to-date information on the global situation of pandemic H1N1 influenza, please refer to the WHO website: http://www.who.int/csr/don/2010_08_03a/en/