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The number of confirmed cases of the H1N1 flu virus in Canada has reached 6,457 in total, as of June 22, 2009. To date, 404 hospitalizations and 15 deaths have been reported among laboratory-confirmed cases. (Source: Public Health Agency of Canada)

Here’s a complete list of reported cases by province. This data was taken from the Public Health Agency of Canada website:

* Number of deaths is included in the number of cases.

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