Wednesday, 29 April 2009

swine flu alerts and updates

US reports swine flu death, WHO mulls alert level
The Associated Press
BERLIN (AP) — Germany and Austria confirmed cases of swine flu Wednesday, becoming the third and fourth European countries hit by the disease. ...
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India on high alert for swine flu
BBC News - UK
India has increased surveillance at international airports and ports as part of global measures to check the spread of swine flu. ...
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Banks, Travel Shares Lead Declines in Europe
Wall Street Journal - USA
The World Health Organization increased its alert level on the deadly disease. "Until there is more clarity, markets will continue to focus on swine flu ...
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Universities, public-health agencies alert for flu signs
News Sentinel - Fort Wayne,IN,USA
For updates on the current human swine influenza A investigation, check out isdh's and Indiana Department of Homeland Security's Twitter profile at: ...
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Bird flu, SARS, prepared WHO chief for flu battle
Reuters - USA
A US official on Wednesday said a 23-month-old child had died in Texas, the first swine flu death reported outside Mexico. Chan, the first Chinese national ...
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Flu May Have Spread Within New York City
New York Times - United States
Marina Ferraria, walking in Chinatown, donned a mask after reports that the swine flu outbreak was spreading in New York. By ANEMONA HARTOCOLLIS The swine ...
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Swine flu continues to spread; Obama asks $1.5 billion to fight it
Baltimore Sun - United States
By Thomas H. Maugh II | Tribune Newspapers Outbreaks of swine flu continued to be confirmed around the world Tuesday, with new cases reported in Canada, ...
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Swine Flu Updates: World on the Alert
TestCountry.com - San Diego,CA,USA
As we continue to watch developments regarding swine flu, we could not help but heave a sigh of relief at the same time. While it may be true that there is ...
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Northumberland on swine flu alert
Northumberland News - Cobourg,Ontario,Canada
Since the news of swine flu surfaced on April 21, the local health unit has been in contact with health care providers, providing updates on the situation, ...
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Swine flu: California declares state of emergency; cruise ships ...
Chicago Tribune - United States
By Thomas H. Maugh II | Tribune Newspapers As isolated outbreaks of swine flu were confirmed around the world -- with new cases reported Tuesday in Canada, ...
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Roche steps up preparedness level over swine flu
Reuters - USA
... following the outbreak of swine flu. Roche said in a statement it had increased its preparedness level after the WHO inceased its pandemic alert level, ...
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