SWINE FLU (3 articles)
Swine Flu Around The World
Tuesday April 28, 2009
CityNews.ca Staff
As several new cases emerge in Canada, here's a look at some of Tuesday's incidents around the world.
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Four Cases Of Swine Flu Turn Up In York And Durham
Tuesday April 28, 2009
CityNews.ca Staff
For days, officials had been saying "when" not "if." That prognostication proved prescient on Tuesday, when Ontario health officials confirmed that four cases of the swine flu have turned up close to home in this province.
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Swine Flu: What You Need To Know
Tuesday April 28, 2009
CityNews.ca Staff
It appears to have started in Mexico and spread throughout the world. The swine flu has led to travel restrictions and advisories in a number of countries, with Canada urging residents not to make unnecessary trips to the stricken nation south of the U.S. border.
Officials have been predicting for years that a flu pandemic is almost inevitable, although health experts have yet to use that word for this current outbreak.
A few years ago, the avian flu in Asia was seen as the most likely candidate. Now the swine flu has appeared and seems to be spreading quickly.
As officials around the globe monitor citizens and travelers alike for signs of the disease, this article will tell you what you need to know about this strain of the flu - and where to find out more information.
(Swine Flu Facts)