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.

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