Mexican military official: Shootout kills 15 gunmen, 1 soldier in AcapulcoACAPULCO, Mexico — It was a shootout straight from Hollywood in the former playground of its biggest stars: Masked and heavily armed Mexican soldiers battled outlaws holed up in a cliffside mansion in a four-hour shootout that had tourists cowering in hotels nearby. New Orleans mayor quarantined in China after passenger on his plane had flu-like symptomsNEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin and his wife have been quarantined in China after a passenger on their flight exhibited flu-like symptoms. New CDC chief, likely to trade in sticks for carrots; will have less power than in NYC roleATLANTA — Dr. Thomas Frieden has swung a big stick as New York City’s top health official, pushing through bans on smoking and artery-clogging trans fats. Baffled US pork industry questions if Russia, China pork bans are to protect their own marketsDES MOINES, Iowa — Continued bans on U.S. pork imports by China, Russia and more than a dozen other countries have baffled government and industry officials, leading some to speculate that the issue is more about market share than health concerns. Large jump in US swine flu cases pushes WHO’s global tally close to 20,000 peopleGENEVA — The World Health Organization says the number of swine flu cases worldwide has reached 19,273 after the United States reported over 1,000 new infections. WHO says swine flu alert moving closer to global epidemic as cases hit 18,965, with 117 deadGENEVA — The World Health Organization said Tuesday it is “getting closer” to declaring a global outbreak of the swine flu virus as the infection appears to be taking hold outside of North America. 2 Greek students catch swine flu in Scotland, scientists say the virus spreading widelyLONDON — Two Greek students caught swine flu in Scotland last week, proof that the virus is circulating more widely than European authorities admit. US official preparing Obama’s trip to Normandy diagnosed with swine fluPARIS — A U.S. official in Normandy to prepare President Barack Obama’s upcoming visit has been diagnosed with swine flu and is being treated in a hospital, French authorities said Friday. World Health Organization meets on swine flu vaccine; expert says vaccine will be producedLONDON — As swine flu cases topped 6,600 worldwide, vaccine makers and other experts met Thursday at the World Health Organization in Geneva to discuss the tough decisions that must be made quickly to fight the evolving virus. Angered by China and others, Mexico warmly grateful to US over response to swine flu outbreakMEXICO CITY — Swine flu has infected Mexico’s relations with China and other countries that have canceled airline flights and halted some trade. But its most prickly neighbor — the United States — now seems like the country’s most loyal friend. Quarantines spread in China, but Mexico relaxing as global swine flu caseload tops 6,000MEXICO CITY — In China, mask-wearing police cordoned off more hotels Wednesday, quarantining anyone who came in contact with swine flu patients, no matter how mild their symptoms. Not so in Mexico, where the health secretary encouraged tourists to come relax in their favorite vacation spots despite a growing swine flu caseload. Wary about future, WHO says Tamiflu should be saved for really sick, like pregnant womenMEXICO CITY — With swine flu still spreading, the U.N. health agency is warning countries to limit their use of antiviral drugs to only high-risk patients to ensure adequate supplies in case the virus should mutate and become more dangerous. WHO says Tamiflu should be saved for the really sick; CDC says infected pregnant women need itMEXICO CITY — The swine flu epidemic may seem mild now, with relatively few deaths even as the virus infects thousands in at least 33 countries. But experts worry it could mutate into something more dangerous — making the question of who should get antiviral therapy ever more important. Doctors advise flu medicines for pregnant women with swine flu; they face greater risksATLANTA — Pregnant women should take prescription flu medicines if they are diagnosed with the new swine flu, health officials said Tuesday. European countries using more antivirals against swine flu than US, Mexico, WHO saysGENEVA — Europe’s heavy use of antiviral medication against swine flu does not appear to be creating drug resistance but countries should follow the lead of Mexico and the United States and target the medicine to patients most at risk, the World Health Organization said Tuesday. Mexico says worst is over despite rising swine flu toll; Castro blasts slow responseMEXICO CITY — European countries have been using antiviral drugs much more aggressively than the United States and Mexico to combat swine flu — a difference in strategy that could have a big impact as the virus that is already linked to 63 deaths spreads around the planet. Study: Swine flu may be up to 23,000 in Mexico; Castro blasts Mexico for slow responseMEXICO CITY — The swine flu virus spread to more countries Tuesday as scientists estimated the new strain could have sickened 23,000 people in Mexico alone before anyone realized it was an epidemic. Scientists say swine flu may have sickened 23,000 in Mexico; Cuba, Thailand join infected listMEXICO CITY — The swine flu virus was confirmed on Tuesday to have spread to more countries as scientists estimated the new strain could have sickened 23,000 people in Mexico alone before anyone realized it was an epidemic. Malaysia cancels Intercontinental Cup youth soccer tournament over swine flu threatKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysian soccer officials have canceled next month’s Intercontinental Cup under-23 tournament due to the threat of the spread of swine flu, local media reported Tuesday. Swiss drug maker Roche donates over 5M packs of anti-viral Tamiflu to UN health agencyBASEL, Switzerland — Swiss pharmaceuticals company Roche Holding AG said Tuesday it is donating 5.65 million packets of Tamiflu, one of two anti-viral drugs known to be effective against swine flu, to the World Health Organization. China marks 1st anniversary of Sichuan quake as issue of crumbled schools continues to rankleBEICHUAN, China — State leaders laid flowers and survivors burned paper money for departed spirits as a mournful China marked the first anniversary Tuesday of a devastating earthquake that left nearly 90,000 people dead or missing and 5 million homeless. Swine flu spreads; Mexico raises death toll but lets millions of children return to schoolMEXICO CITY — Mexico welcomed millions of children back to school Monday with masks, thermometers and globs of hand sanitizer, as scientists estimated the new strain of swine flu could have sickened 23,000 people before anyone realized it was an epidemic. Report says more swine flu cases than reported, rapid spread justified warningsWASHINGTON — The number of cases of swine flu may have been several times higher than reported and the potential for rapid spread of the illness justified the World Health Organization’s decision to raise the global pandemic alert, a new study concludes. Mexicans return to school as swine flu death toll rises; critics call for generic drugsMEXICO CITY — Millions of children, many wearing surgical masks, returned to scrubbed and disinfected classrooms Monday after a nationwide shutdown to curb the spread of swine flu in Mexico. Report says more swine flu cases than reported, rapid spread justified warningsWASHINGTON — A new study concludes the swine flu’s potential to spread justified the World Health Organization’s decision to raise the global pandemic alert. Critics ask why WHO hasn’t pursued generic Tamiflu to help poor countries fight swine fluLONDON — As poor countries face a possible swine flu pandemic with only enough Tamiflu to treat a tiny fraction of their populations, some experts are calling for a simple but contentious solution: massive production of generics. Mexico-China swine flu flap grows as Mexico quits Shanghai trade fair to protest treatmentMEXICO CITY — Mexico’s government on Sunday called China’s treatment of its citizens unacceptable and said it would not participate in a Shanghai trade fair in a dispute over anti-swine flu measures adopted by the Asian giant. Swine flu spread shows there’s no escaping each other _ we all breathe the same airMEXICO CITY — On the western edge of Mexico’s capital, 10 new luxury apartment towers promise an antiseptically modern lifestyle with spas, private playgrounds and an exclusive shopping center. Blocks away, a world-class private hospital has opened. China reports first suspected case of swine flu on mainlandBEIJING — A Chinese man returning from studying at a U.S. university has become the first suspected case of swine flu in mainland China, the Health Ministry said Sunday. Mexican soccer returns to normal, with a few notable exceptionsMEXICO CITY — Mexican soccer returned to normal this weekend, with a few glaring differences. |
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