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Emergency declared as 20th swine flu case confirmed

Apr. 26, 2009
U.S. officials say the public health emergency is a precaution. Americans are told to prepare for outbreaks but not to panic. Federal officials today declared a public health emergency involving human swine flu, warning Americans to prepare for widespread outbreaks now or in the future, yet...
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DHS declares swine flu emergency

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WASHINGTON, April 26 (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Sunday it has declared a public health emergency in a bid to stop the spread of a swine flu virus.

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GENEVA, Switzerland, April 25 (UPI) -- A swine flu virus that has killed at least 68 people in Mexico has the potential to become a pandemic, international health officials said Saturday.

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MEXICO CITY, April 24 (UPI) -- Mexican health officials Friday ordered schools closed around the capital for fear of worsening a swine flu outbreak that may have killed as many as 60 people.

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Study: Swine farm flu monitoring needed

EDMONTON, Alberta, Feb. 12 (UPI) -- Canadian scientists have recommended pig farm workers be monitored as part of influenza pandemic preparedness.

USDA clears swine for processing

WASHINGTON, May 15 (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released swine being held on farms because of possible contamination and approved the animals for processing.

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