New Developments in the Swine Flu Outbreak

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Published April 29, 2009 at 2:34 p.m.

The mutant strain of swine flu that appears to have started in Mexico continues to spread. The number of confirmed human cases of swine flu in the U.S. has risen to 64; 45 in New York City, 10 in California, six in Texas, two in Kansas and one in Ohio. In addition, health officials in Michigan said they have one suspected case, and five are suspected in New Jersey. Some of the cases have been linked to travel to Mexico, but federal officials suggest that the flu may be spreading so fast there

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CDC Health Update: Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Update: New Interim Recommendations and Guidance for Health Directors about Strategic National Stockpile Materiel

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Published April 26, 2009 at 11:45 p.m.

As part of an ongoing investigation into an outbreak of swine influenza A (H1N1) in the United States and Mexico, CDC today announced confirmation of an additional 13 human cases of infection with swine flu in the U.S, bringing the total number of cases to 21 so far. At this time, cases of swine influenza have been confirmed in California, Kansas, New York City, Ohio and Texas. Based on the rapid spread of the virus thus far, public health officials believe that more cases will be identified

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Update: Human Swine Influenza Investigation

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Published April 26, 2009 at 11:41 a.m.

As of 9:00 AM on April 26, CDC has confirmed 20 human cases of swine flu in the U.S.: 7 in California, 2 in Kansas, 8 in New York City, 1 in Ohio, and 2 in Texas ...

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Swine flu prompts U.S. emergency

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Published April 27, 2009 at 2:00 a.m.
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The declaration is a precaution, say health officials, who call on the public to be calm and prepared ... Federal officials declared a public health emergency Sunday as eight cases of swine flu were identified in New York and one was announced in Ohio, bringing the U.S. total of confirmed cases to 20 ...

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