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#2 Mexico’s government shuts down in response to swine flu
With cases of the never-seen-before combined bird, pig and human flu still on the rise, Mexico took the significant step of ordering a government closure beginning Friday through Tuesday, while restricting public gatherings, attendance at soccer matches, and requiring the... W.H.O. About to Declare a Global Pandemic
The World Health Organization is inching closer to raising the infectious disease alert level for the novel H1N1 influenza outbreak to its highest level, indicating that a pandemic has arrived, but has delayed... Orleans Mayor Nagin released from flu quarantine
Update 06/10/09 11:41 pm EST Mayor Nagin released from flu quarantine in China earlier today and is headed to Australia.Chinese authorities had quarantined Ray Nagin, mayor of New Orleans, and his wife after...
created by Rhonda J Mangus | 24 wks ago | updated 23 wks ago
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280 views | 54 recommendations | 13 comments
New Infectious Disease Found in China: Similar To AIDS/HIV
A new form of an infectious disease found in China has simialr properties to AIDS and HIV, however there are differences aswell. Symptoms include fatigue, chronic diarrhea, swollen lymph nodes, and weakened...
created by PAIR A NORMAL GUYS INC | 24 wks ago | updated 24 wks ago
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1426 views | 69 recommendations | 6 comments
Swine Flu Update: WHO May Elevate to Level 6 Pandemic for H1N1
The latest Swine Flu update suggests that WHO may elevate the global pandemic alert for H1N1 from level 5 to level 6 in the next few days. The H1N1 virus continues to spread rapidly and is now found in 64 nations world wide. While H1N1 Swine Flu first surfaced in... Swine Flu Update: H1N1 Virus Spreads to 46 Countries
Swine flu (H1N1) has spread to 46 countries with nearly 13,000 cases, reports the World Health Organization (WHO). " The organization says 46 countries have now reported a total of 12,515 cases and 91 deaths. About half of all cases are in the United States." The most recent... WHO Causes Confusion Over Pork - Canadian Pork Safe
The World Health Organization issued a warning today that left Canadian officials scrambling to reassure citizens that our pork is safe to eat. "On Wednesday, the WHO issued a warning about consuming meat from pigs... WHO to Stop Using 'Swine Flu' Term, After Misleading Consumers
As confirmed cases of the disease rose to 257 on Thursday, the World Health Organization announced that it is going to stop using the term "swine flu" after realizing that people are getting the wrong idea about the...
created by Jarrett Martineau | 29 wks ago | updated 29 wks ago
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164 views | 26 recommendations | 2 comments
More World Reaction To Swine Flu Pandemic
While Egypt has ordered the killing of its swine population, Angola has established a Swine Flu Commission. The purpose is to prevent and control Swine Flu in the country. Uganda has declared itself on Swine Flu alert while Australia is using thermal scanners. There has been... WHO raises Alert Level to Phase 5 as of 4 pm Eastern time
Based on reports around the world Dr. Margaret Chan has raised the threat level for swine flu pandemic to level Phase 5. She thanked especially the USA and Canada for their help and reporting She urged...
created by albertacowpoke | 29 wks ago | updated 29 wks ago
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853 views | 2 recommendations | 31 comments
Australia Pledges $10 Million in Aid to Zimbabwe
Every now and then I'll hear something in the news that makes me proud that I am from Australia. Today Australia is pledging aid and money to those less fortunate in Zimbabwe. Australia has an embassy in... Countries drinking patterns based on alcohol bought and drank
Some like a drink more than others but this can also be said for countries. The lastest firgures from the World Health Organisation show a new list of big drinkers based on pure alcohol bought and drank in 2007. 1)... Israeli Spokesman Says We Control Stupid Americans
" By Uruknet “Another Israeli spokeswoman, Tzipora Menache, stated that she was not worried about negative ramifications the Israeli onslaught on Gaza might have on the way the Obama administration would view Israel. She said ‘You know very well, and the stupid Americans... Zimbabwean cholera deaths now over 3,000
This means that over 1,000 people have died in the past two weeks alone, according to the World Health Organization. Cholera is spread by water and food which are contaminated with infected feces. "The epidemic of...
created by Marisa Olivia | 42 wks ago | updated 42 wks ago
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440 views | 59 recommendations | 12 comments
Canada Adopts Melamine Standards Set by World Health Organization
Canada has lowered their standards for what an acceptable daily melamine intake level is, matching the standards set forth by the WHO. Canada is the first country to amend health and safety regulations in...
created by Terri Potratz | 49 wks ago | updated 49 wks ago
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264 views | 8 recommendations | 2 comments
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