Influenza A(H1N1) - update 55

Summary

WHO announced its 55th update on Influenza A(H1N1) on June 4, 2021, but specific outbreak locations and scale were not specified. The current risk level is assessed as low, indicating limited immediate supply chain threats.

Supply-chain impact

• Direct supply chain impact assessment difficult due to lack of specific regional information
• Considering past H1N1 pandemic cases, potential production disruptions in manufacturing hub regions if outbreak spreads
• Concerns over delays in international logistics networks and air cargo transportation if border controls are strengthened
• Potential price increases for related raw materials due to surge in demand for medical supplies and personal protective equipment

Watch points

• Need to confirm specific outbreak locations and transmission scale through WHO follow-up reports
• Monitor spread within major manufacturing hubs (China, Southeast Asia)
• Track government announcements on travel restrictions and border control measures by country