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Swine Flu
RP warns on hugs, kisses over flu fear
Philippine health authorities on Monday urged people to avoid hugging and kissing at public gatherings due to worries about a possible global pandemic of the deadly swine flu virus.
Agence France-Presse 04/27/2009 10:39 AM
Global swine flu epidemic fear rises
MEXICO CITY - Fears of a global swine flu pandemic grew with new infections in the United States and Canada on Sunday, and millions of Mexicans hid indoors to avoid a virus that has already killed up to 81 people.
Reuters 04/27/2009 9:56 AM
How swine flu is spreading around the world
PARIS - Here is a list of countries where swine flu is confirmed or suspected.
Agence France-Presse 04/27/2009 1:02 AM
Global alarm as killer swine flu spreads
MEXICO CITY - World health authorities battled Sunday to contain a deadly swine flu blamed for dozens of deaths in Mexico as new suspected cases triggered fears the disease may be spreading around the globe.
Agence France-Presse 04/27/2009 12:42 AM
Meat vendors to govt: stop swine flu from entering RP
Umapila ang mga tindera ng karneng baboy sa gobyerno na agad umaksyon para hindi makarating sa bansa ang swine flu na umatake sa Mexico. Nilinaw muli ng DOH na hindi nakukuha ang swine flu sa pagkain ng baboy. Nagpa-Patrol Jeff Canoy. TV Patrol Linggo, Abril 26, 2009
04/26/2009 10:55 PM
Govt on close watch vs swine flu entry
Dito sa Pilipinas, bantay-sarado na ng Bureau of Quarantine ng DOH sa NAIA ang mga papasok na eroplano lalo na ‘yong galing Mexico at Amerika. Mas pinili namang maging maagap ng ilang may-ari ng piggery laban sa kinatatakutang virus. Nagpa-Patrol, Zyann Ambrosio. TV Patrol Linggo, Abril 26, 2009
04/26/2009 10:51 PM
Alert level on swine flu raised at RP's international airports
The Department of Health (DOH) on Sunday said it is closely watching all international flights arriving at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) due to fears of swine flu entering the country.
abs-cbnNEWS.com 04/26/2009 8:54 PM
81 feared dead from swine flu in Mexico as disease spreads
MEXICO CITY - Mexicans took new precautions Sunday amid fears that a new flu epidemic believed to have killed up to 81 people in the country could reach "pandemic" proportions and spread to the United States and worldwide.
Agence France-Presse 04/26/2009 6:50 PM
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Philippine Department of Health
World Health Organization
- Swine Influenza information page
- Swine Influenza Frequently Asked Questions
- Current Phase of Alert in the WHO Global Influenza Preparedness Plan
- Swine Influenza Virtual Press Briefings (audio files and transcripts)
- International Health Regulations 2005
- CDC updates on Twitter
US Center for Disease Control
- Swine flu information page
- Key Facts
- Swine Flu Video
- Brochure: Swine Influenza in Pigs and People
- Swine Flu: Antiviral Drugs (April 29, 2009)
- Guidance for Clinicians and Public Health Professionals
- Travelers' Guide
- Risk of Swine flu Associated with Travel to Affected Areas
- Human Swine Flu Daily Updates
- Swine flu public announcements