The document discusses the H1N1 virus (swine flu) pandemic of 2009. It provides details on the origin and classification of the virus, which is an influenza A virus that originated in pigs but spread to humans. It notes that in June 2009 the World Health Organization declared the pandemic at alert level 6, indicating ongoing community outbreaks worldwide. Specific statistics are given on reported cases and deaths in the United States, Mexico, and Colombia at that point in time.