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**Closer to raising alert...

Apr. 29, 2009
**Closer to raising alert...(First headline, 5th story, link)Related stories:France to ask EU to suspend flights to Mexico...FEAR: AIR FRANCE crew refuse to board flight...WHO: Only 7 swine flu deaths, not 152...*Moving closer to pandemic...CDC: 91 confirmed cases in USA...EGYPT ORDERS CULL OF...
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ATLANTA, April 29 (UPI) -- The number of confirmed U.S. swine flu cases rose to 91, with one death, the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta reported at midday Wednesday.

Egypt begins large cull of pigs

CAIRO, April 29 (UPI) -- Egypt began killing thousands of pigs Wednesday to keep swine flu out of the country.
Asia-Pacific countries work to control flu

Asia-Pacific countries work to control flu

WELLINGTON, New Zealand, April 29 (UPI) -- Health officials in Asia-Pacific countries say they're stepping up efforts to confirm the number of cases of swine flu in the region.

Britain prepares for swine flu outbreak

LONDON, April 29 (UPI) -- Health officials in Britain have announced plans to send information leaflets about swine flu to each of 25 million households.
At least 148 swine flu cases worldwide

At least 148 swine flu cases worldwide

GENEVA, Switzerland, April 29 (UPI) -- The World Health Organization Wednesday raised its swine flu alert to phase 5, saying influenza pandemics must be taken seriously.

Officials act on anti-swine flu plans

ATLANTA, April 28 (UPI) -- The number of suspected and confirmed swine flu cases climbed worldwide Tuesday as health officials work against the flu believed to be spreading from Mexico.

Swine flu search widens in Texas

HOUSTON, April 28 (UPI) -- Six cases of swine flu have been confirmed in Texas with at least another 27 cases awaiting confirmation, state health investigators said.

Canadian airlines offer Mexico rebooking

CALGARY, Alberta, April 28 (UPI) -- Two of Canada's largest airlines Tuesday offered travelers bound for Mexico a chance to rebook at a later date with no penalty to avoid the swine flu outbreak.

Five more U.S. swine flu cases reported

ATLANTA, April 24 (UPI) -- U.S. health officials say they have discovered five more people infected with swine flu, confirming that it is being spread from person to person.

Study: Swine farm flu monitoring needed

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