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W.H.O. to Rewrite Rules for Declaring a Pandemic

W.H.O. to Rewrite Rules for Declaring a Pandemic

The announcement means that despite the global spread of swine flu, with cases confirmed in 42 counties, it will probably never be declared a full-fledged pandemic.

 

Swine Flu Sickens 21 High School Students in Japan

Swine flu sickened 21 more students in Japan and Turkey reported its first case of the potentially pandemic virus that's spread to about 40 countries.

 

Swine flu hits Turkey and India

Swine flu hits Turkey and India

India and Turkey record their first cases of swine flu, giving further evidence that the virus is spreading.

 

3 Queens Schools Closed After Flu Strikes Principal

An assistant principal was in critical condition with New York’s most serious case of the swine flu virus so far.

 

China confirms mainland swine flu case

China confirms mainland swine flu case

A 30-year-old male student enrolled in the United States has been confirmed as China's second H1N1, or swine flu, case, and its first on the mainland, according to the information office of the Chinese Health Ministry.

 

Person-to-Person Transmission Now Common Route for Swine Flu in US

The number of confirmed or suspected cases of swine flu in the United States was approaching 1900, federal health officials said late Thursday, with most new cases now caused by person-to-person transmission and not ...

 

U.S. Woman With Swine Flu Dies, More Cases Expected

U.S. Woman With Swine Flu Dies, More Cases Expected

A Texas woman with the H1N1 flu virus died earlier this week, state health officials said, the second death outside of Mexico, where the epidemic appeared to be waning.

 

'Fate of this outbreak' may be determined this week

Experts say the next few days will determine whether the swine flu outbreak will keep expanding or if it will recede in the fashion ...

 

Flu pandemic still likely but Mexico cases easing - Reuters

Flu pandemic still likely but Mexico cases easing - Reuters

Mexico's swine flu outbreak appeared to be easing on Saturday with a decrease in serious cases, the government said, but world health officials warned the unpredictable virus could still become a pandemic.

 

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