Worldfocus' special report on the H1N1 flu traces the evolution of an epidemic around the world, from the first days in Mexico to the far reaches of the globe. Scientists are racing to learn more about H1N1. It may not be a mass killer now -- but what does the future hold?
Worldfocus examines how governments around the world responded, for better or worse, and diagnoses how the media covered the story -- the fine line between public service and spreading panic.
H1N1 flu spreads in Japan despite inspection efforts
Japan has reported a big increase in the number of cases of H1N1 flu, with at least 191 confirmed. A Worldfocus contributing blogger in Osaka weighs Japan's approach to combating the flu, asking if the government has encouraged panic.
World powers must shift mindset to tackle flu, global threats
As the World Health Organization convenes public health officials from around the world to tackle the H1N1 flu and other diseases, Worldfocus blogger Nina Hachigian writes that international institutions like the WHO are critical in the face of globe-circling threats.
In Mexico, viral campaigning in a time of viruses
As the confirmed number of H1N1 flu cases worldwide surpasses 2,000, Mexico is returning to normal as businesses resume. But as a Worldfocus contributing blogger writes, the epidemic may have a lasting impact on the country's internal politics, as Mexico approaches congressional elections in July.
OUTBREAK: A Worldfocus special report on the H1N1 flu
Watch the full episode of Worldfocus' hour-long special on the H1N1 flu virus, tracing the evolution of an epidemic around the world.
As H1N1 flu subsides in Mexico, others prepare for outbreak
Worldfocus explores the outbreak of the H1N1 flu virus in this special report. While the infection rate seems to be subsiding in Mexico for now, many other countries are preparing for potential outbreaks, either now or later in the year when the typical flu season begins again in the northern hemisphere.
Ask an expert your questions on the H1N1 flu virus
Stephen Morse of Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health discusses how he sees the H1N1 flu epidemic playing out over the next few months in Mexico, the U.S. and the world. Ask Professor Morse your questions about the virus here.
Week in review: H1N1 flu, Cuba and the Taliban in Pakistan
Gideon Rose of Foreign Affairs Magazine and Carla Robbins of The New York Times editorial board discuss the week's top stories: The H1N1 flu, the Taliban in Pakistan and Fidel Castro and Cuba.
Science begins to come to grips with swine flu patterns
The World Health Organization said on Thursday that the number of confirmed cases of swine flu worldwide has now risen to at least 257. Michael Novacek of the American Museum of Natural History discusses the scientific community's attempts to pinpoint and fight the virus.
“Swine flu” name offends Jews and Muslims
As countries around the world debate over what to call "swine flu," Worldfocus anchor Martin Savidge writes about the disease name game.
WHO raises pandemic alert level over swine flu outbreak
In response to the spread of swine flu, the World Health Organization raised its pandemic alert from phase four to phase five -- one step short of a full-scale pandemic. Laurie Garrett of the Council on Foreign Relations discusses the origins of the swine flu and how governments have responded.
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