Update: International response to the inadvertent distribution of H2N2 influenza virus: Destruction completed in most countries/areas

Update: International response to the inadvertent distribution of H2N2 influenza virus: Destruction completed in most countries/areas

18 April 2005

As of 18 April, all countries and areas listed below confirmed to WHO that they had destroyed the proficiency panels containing H2N2 virus. The destruction of H2N2 virus panels is ongoing in the United States, and is expected to be completed shortly.

*List of countries and areas

For background information, please see the previous reports:

- Update: International response to the inadvertent distribution of H2N2 influenza virus: Destruction of virus panels proceeding
15 April 2005
- International response to the distribution of a H2N2 influenza virus for laboratory testing: Risk considered low for laboratory workers and the public*
12 April 2005