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Pandemic Phases
What is phase 6?
Phase 6, the
pandemic phase, is characterized by community level outbreaks in at least one
other country in a different WHO region in addition to the criteria defined
in Phase 5. Designation of this
phase indicates that a global pandemic is under way.
Pandemic influenza preparedness and response
Chronology of Influenza A(H1N1)
What about
severity?
At this time, WHO considers the overall severity of the
influenza pandemic to be moderate. This assessment is based on scientific
evidence available to WHO, as well as input from its Member States on the
pandemic's impact on their health systems, and their social and economic
functioning. More Info… Guidance for national authorities Guidance for communities
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