Spain alerts WHO of swine flu virus believed to have been transmitted between people

A human case of swine flu has been detected in Lleida, Spain, marking the fourth such case in the country since 2009. An investigation has been launched, but authorities assure the human risk is very low.

27 Feb, 12:41 — 27 Feb, 14:23

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Why this matters

Swine flu, particularly with suspected human-to-human transmission, raises public health concerns due to its pandemic potential, as seen with the 2009 H1N1 pandemic. Early detection and WHO alerts are crucial for monitoring and preventing widespread outbreaks, making this story significant for global health security.

Perspective Analysis

AI-generated comparison of how 7 sources cover this story

Most news outlets report that Spain has alerted the WHO about a swine flu virus believed to have been transmitted between people, indicating a largely aligned narrative. Some sources provide additional context such as the specific location of the case, the low-risk assessment for the population, and details about the patient's history, showing varying levels of detail rather than significant differences in framing.

Political spectrum

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la-vanguardia

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Outlet rating This story

SourceOutletiGeneral editorial lean of the outletStoryiHow they covered this specific storyTone

The Independentcenter-leftcenter-leftneutralfocuses on human-to-human transmission aspect

hinducenter-leftcenter-leftcautiousemphasizes low risk, reassuring tone

yle-uutisetcentercenter-leftneutralreports basic fact of detection

Coverage leans: balanced

The coverage is largely factual and informative, focusing on the alert and detection of the virus without significant political framing, resulting in a balanced overall lean.

What sources agree on

Spain alerted the WHO about a swine flu virus.
The swine flu virus is believed to have been transmitted between people.
A human case of swine flu has been detected in Spain.

Key claims4 agreed · 3 unverified

✓

Spain alerted the WHO about a swine flu virus.

agreed·channel-news-asiahinduThe Independentnaftemporiki

✓

The swine flu virus is believed to have been transmitted between people.

agreed·channel-news-asiahinduThe Independentnaftemporiki

Coverage gaps

The specific location of the human case is Lleida.

Reportedel-mundola-vanguardia

Missingchannel-news-asiahinduThe Independent+2

The risk assessment for the population is considered "very low."

Reportedel-mundohindu

Missingchannel-news-asiaThe Independentla-vanguardia+2

The patient had no contact with pigs before falling ill.

ReportedThe Independent

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External Fact-Checks

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✗False

“If you go back and look at the swine flu, and what happened with the swine flu ... and how actually nothing was done for such a long period of time, as people were dying all over the place."

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✗Mostly False

Says Joe Biden “was in charge of the H1N1 Swine Flu epidemic which killed thousands of people. The response was one of the worst on record. Our response is one of the best, with fast action of border closings & a 78% Approval Rating, the highest on record. His was lowest!

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Story evolution

The narrative shifted from a local detection with an emphasis on low risk to an international alert regarding potential human-to-human transmission, though some later reports still reiterated the low risk assessment.

Initial Local Detection and AssessmentFeb 27 early afternoon

Local Spanish outlets first reported a human case of swine flu in Lleida, noting it was the fourth since 2009, and that an investigation was underway with the risk deemed "very low."

International Alert and Broader ReportingFeb 27 mid-afternoon

Spain officially alerted the WHO about the suspected human-to-human transmission of the A(H1N1)v swine flu, leading to wider international news coverage across various outlets.

How outlets covered this

Left-leaning

The Independent

Spain reports suspected human-to-human transmission of swine flu

Center

channel-news-asia

Spain alerts WHO of swine flu virus believed to have been transmitted between people

hindu

Spain alerts WHO of swine flu virus believed to have been transmitted between people

naftemporiki

Συναγερμός στην Ισπανία: Ειδοποιήθηκε ο ΠΟΥ για ιό της γρίπης των χοίρων που πιστεύεται ότι μεταδόθηκε μεταξύ ανθρώπων

yle-uutiset

Espanjassa havaittu sikainfluenssaa ihmisillä

la-vanguardia

Detectado un caso humano de gripe porcina en Lleida

Right-leaning

el-mundo

Detectado un caso humano de gripe porcina en Lleida: el cuarto en España desde 2009

Key entities

WHOglobal health authority Spaincountry where case detected Lleidaspecific location of case Catalan health departmentlocal health authority CCAESSpanish health alert coordination center Agència de Salut PúblicaCatalan public health agency

Coverage Timeline

First report: la-vanguardia · 27 Feb, 12:41|Full coverage: All 7 sources within 2h|Window: 2h

Left-leaningCenterRight-leaning

la-vanguardia27 Feb, 12:41First to report

Detectado un caso humano de gripe porcina en Lleida

el-mundo27 Feb, 12:44

Detectado un caso humano de gripe porcina en Lleida: el cuarto en España desde 2009

yle-uutiset27 Feb, 13:17

Espanjassa havaittu sikainfluenssaa ihmisillä

naftemporiki27 Feb, 13:19

Συναγερμός στην Ισπανία: Ειδοποιήθηκε ο ΠΟΥ για ιό της γρίπης των χοίρων που πιστεύεται ότι μεταδόθηκε μεταξύ ανθρώπων

The Independent27 Feb, 14:17

Spain reports suspected human-to-human transmission of swine flu

hindu27 Feb, 14:22

Spain alerts WHO of swine flu virus believed to have been transmitted between people

channel-news-asia27 Feb, 14:23Latest update

Spain alerts WHO of swine flu virus believed to have been transmitted between people

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channel-news-asia25m ago

Spain alerts WHO of swine flu virus believed to have been transmitted between people

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hindu26m ago

Spain alerts WHO of swine flu virus believed to have been transmitted between people

The ‌Catalan health department later said the risk assessment for the population was considered “very ‌low”

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The Independent31m ago

Spain reports suspected human-to-human transmission of swine flu

The patient had no contact with pigs before falling ill

By Joan Faus,Emma Pinedo and Olivia Le Poidevin

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naftemporiki1h ago

Συναγερμός στην Ισπανία: Ειδοποιήθηκε ο ΠΟΥ για ιό της γρίπης των χοίρων που πιστεύεται ότι μεταδόθηκε μεταξύ ανθρώπων

Η Ισπανία ειδοποίησε τον Παγκόσμιο Οργανισμό Υγείας για εκτιμώμενη μετάδοση από άνθρωπο σε άνθρωπο του ιού της γρίπης των χοίρων στην παραλλαγή του A(H1N1)v. Συναγερμός στην Ισπανία: Ειδοποιήθηκε ο ΠΟΥ για ιό της γρίπης των χοίρων που πιστεύεται ότι μεταδόθηκε μεταξύ ανθρώπων - Η ΝΑΥΤΕΜΠΟΡΙΚΗ

By Αναστάσιος Παππάς

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yle-uutiset1h ago

Espanjassa havaittu sikainfluenssaa ihmisillä

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el-mundo2h ago

Detectado un caso humano de gripe porcina en Lleida: el cuarto en España desde 2009

Han abierto una investigación pero aseguran que el riesgo humano es "muy bajo" Leer

By Efe

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la-vanguardia2h ago

Detectado un caso humano de gripe porcina en Lleida

Expertos de la OMS, del CCAES y de la Agència de Salut Pública están realizando la evaluación conjunta del caso

By Redacción La Vanguardia

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Spain alerts WHO of swine flu virus believed to have been transmitted between people

Why this matters

Perspective Analysis

Political spectrum

What sources agree on

Key claims4 agreed · 3 unverified

Coverage gaps

Perspective Analysis

External Fact-Checks

Story evolution

How outlets covered this

Left-leaning

Spain reports suspected human-to-human transmission of swine flu

Center

Spain alerts WHO of swine flu virus believed to have been transmitted between people

Spain alerts WHO of swine flu virus believed to have been transmitted between people

Συναγερμός στην Ισπανία: Ειδοποιήθηκε ο ΠΟΥ για ιό της γρίπης των χοίρων που πιστεύεται ότι μεταδόθηκε μεταξύ ανθρώπων

Espanjassa havaittu sikainfluenssaa ihmisillä

Detectado un caso humano de gripe porcina en Lleida

Right-leaning

Detectado un caso humano de gripe porcina en Lleida: el cuarto en España desde 2009

Key entities

Coverage Timeline

Detectado un caso humano de gripe porcina en Lleida

Detectado un caso humano de gripe porcina en Lleida: el cuarto en España desde 2009

Espanjassa havaittu sikainfluenssaa ihmisillä

Συναγερμός στην Ισπανία: Ειδοποιήθηκε ο ΠΟΥ για ιό της γρίπης των χοίρων που πιστεύεται ότι μεταδόθηκε μεταξύ ανθρώπων

Spain reports suspected human-to-human transmission of swine flu

Spain alerts WHO of swine flu virus believed to have been transmitted between people

Spain alerts WHO of swine flu virus believed to have been transmitted between people

Read at source (7 outlets)

Spain alerts WHO of swine flu virus believed to have been transmitted between people

Spain alerts WHO of swine flu virus believed to have been transmitted between people

Spain reports suspected human-to-human transmission of swine flu

Συναγερμός στην Ισπανία: Ειδοποιήθηκε ο ΠΟΥ για ιό της γρίπης των χοίρων που πιστεύεται ότι μεταδόθηκε μεταξύ ανθρώπων

Espanjassa havaittu sikainfluenssaa ihmisillä

Detectado un caso humano de gripe porcina en Lleida: el cuarto en España desde 2009

Detectado un caso humano de gripe porcina en Lleida

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Why this matters

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What sources agree on

Key claims4 agreed · 3 unverified

Coverage gaps

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