Quarantined Mexicans flying back home as country begins to emerge from swine flu lockdownMEXICO CITY — Dozens of Mexican nationals who were quarantined at hospitals and hotels in China despite showing no symptoms of swine flu arrived home early Wednesday on a government-chartered jet. Philippine health chief tells boxer Manny Pacquiao to remain in US due to swine flu concernsMANILA, Philippines — The Philippine health secretary urged Filipino boxing idol Manny Pacquiao to postpone his triumphant return to his homeland after beating Ricky Hatton to help prevent the spread of swine flu from the United States. Navy cancels ship deployment after 1 confirmed case of swine flu, other suspected casesWASHINGTON — The Navy canceled the deployment of a San Diego-based ship and ordered its crew to be treated with anti-viral drugs after a crew member’s illness was confirmed as swine flu. Scientists warn swine flu virus could quickly morph from mild to deadlyWASHINGTON — A flu virus is a powerhouse of evolution, mutating at the maximum speed nature allows. A mild virus can morph into a killer and vice versa. US health official says schools don’t need to close for swine flu; watch for sick kidsATLANTA — U.S. health officials are no longer recommending that schools close because of swine flu. Africa scrambles to prevent arrival of swine flu as continent struggles with other diseasesCAPE TOWN, South Africa — African nations are scrambling to prevent swine flu from reaching a continent already struggling with the burden of AIDS and malaria, fearing an outbreak could wreak much more devastation than in North America or Europe. Mexico City getting some of its bustle back after swine flu shutdown, focus turn to economyMEXICO CITY — Mexico announced steps Tuesday to jump start an economy punished by the swine flu epidemic. Cinco de Mayo celebrations, however, will have to wait until next year. Mexicans fly home amid China flu quarantine spat; SKorea confirms 2nd case, checks in CebuBEIJING — Mexico flew dozens of its citizens home from China on Tuesday, freeing them from a swine flu quarantine that has also ensnared travelers from the U.S. and Canada, as Beijing takes strict measures to block the virus from entering the world’s most populous nation. All pro soccer games in Mexico to be played with no fans again because of swine fluMEXICO CITY — All pro soccer games in Mexico this weekend will again be played without fans because of swine flu. The decision comes even though other parts of the country are returning to normal following a shutdown to contain the virus. Plane collects Mexican citizens held in China quarantine, SKorea reports new swine flu caseBEIJING — Mexicans trapped in China by a swine flu quarantine that their president denounced as discriminatory were picked up by chartered plane to fly home Tuesday, amid a high alert in the region as South Korea confirmed a new case. Plane picks up Mexican citizens held in quarantine in China, SKorea reports new swine flu caseBEIJING — Mexicans trapped in China by a swine flu quarantine that their president denounced as discriminatory were picked up by chartered plane to fly home Tuesday, amid a high alert in the region as South Korea confirmed a new case. Mexico City getting some of its bustle back after swine flu shutdown, but experts urge cautionMEXICO CITY — Mexico began a cautious return to normal Tuesday, the government canceling Cinco de Mayo celebrations as traffic picked up in the capital and cafes reopened following a five-day shutdown to contain swine flu. US Embassy says 4 citizens are now or have been quarantined in China due to swine flu fearsBEIJING — The American Embassy in Beijing says four U.S. citizens are now or have been quarantined in China due to swine flu fears. Mexico criticizes ‘repressive’ swine flu measures in China, sends plane to collect citizensBEIJING — A chartered Mexican plane headed to several Chinese cities Tuesday to collect up to 70 Mexicans quarantined over swine flu fears in what their president denounced as discrimination and one stranded traveler compared to a kidnapping. As Mexico returns to “normalcy,” swine flu experts fear a rebound; epidemic grows globallyMEXICO CITY — Mexico announced a return to “normalcy” on Monday, preparing to reopen businesses and schools even as the virus sickened more than 1,400 people in 20 countries. Mexico prepares to reopen businesses, schools as some health officials fear swine flu reboundMEXICO CITY — Mexico announced a return to “normalcy” on Monday, preparing to reopen businesses and schools even as the virus sickened more than 1,400 people in 20 countries. CDC chief urging continued vigilance on swine flu, says strain may be more like ’seasonal flu’WASHINGTON — U.S. officials said Monday that it’s too early to say the swine-flu threat is receding, even though there are some signs the outbreak may not be as serious as originally feared. As Mexico returns to “normalcy,” swine flu experts fear a rebound; epidemic grows globallyMEXICO CITY — Mexico announced a return to “normalcy” on Monday, preparing to reopen businesses and schools even as the virus sickened more than 1,200 people in 20 countries. Prep events in Florida, New Mexico join the list of those affected by spread of swine fluThe spread of the swine flu has affected high school sports in two more states, with New Mexico postponing athletic events and Florida granting athletes pulled from a state track championship the chance to compete in a separate meet later. Doctors: Swine flu vaccine won’t be ready in time for coming Southern Hemisphere winterSAO PAULO — The Southern Hemisphere has been mostly spared in the swine flu epidemic. That could change when winter starts in coming weeks with no vaccine in place, leaving half the planet out in the cold. Swine flu: ‘Pandemic’ is a scary word, but death tolls vary widelyNEW YORK — In the next few days, the swine flu outbreak may become the world’s first official influenza pandemic in 40 years. That won’t be welcome news, but it’s not as scary as it sounds. Angry at Chinese quarantine, Mexico criticizes ‘repressive’ swine flu measuresBEIJING — Mexican officials angry about China’s decision to quarantine more than 70 Mexicans over swine flu fears sent a plane to the communist country to bring its citizens back home. China sent its own plane to retrieve Chinese nationals stranded in Mexico. Athletes at Tampa high school to miss state track meet after swine flu worries closes schoolsTAMPA, Fla. — Athletes from a Tampa high school were told on Monday they are being pulled from the upcoming state track meet because of a swine flu threat at their school. Egypt’s Christians decry religious bias in government decision to destroy all pigsCAIRO — The Egyptian government is using swine flu as an excuse to get rid of tens of thousands of pigs raised by garbage collectors who live amid the refuse in Cairo slums. But the move has prompted accusations Monday that Muslims are attacking minority Christians, who breed the animals. Experts warn swine flu could flourish in coming southern hemisphere winterSYDNEY, Australia — Southern hemisphere countries that have largely escaped swine flu infections could soon become more vulnerable, experts warn, as the approaching winter brings with it an elevated risk of the virus spreading and mutating. Mexico lowers flu alert level, while world health officials weigh raising pandemic levelMEXICO CITY — Mexican officials lowered their swine flu alert level in the capital on Monday and said they will allow universities, cafes, museums and libraries to reopen this week, even as the number of confirmed cases topped 1,200 worldwide. UN, WHO chiefs say no plans for highest pandemic level yetUNITED NATIONS — The heads of the United Nations and the World Health Organization say there are no imminent plans to raise its pandemic alert to its highest level. Students return to NYC school at center of swine flu outbreak; some others closeNEW YORK — Students streamed into St. Francis Preparatory School on Monday morning, happy to return after an outbreak of swine flu but wary of close contact, and some equipped with hand sanitizer in their backpacks. WHO says moving to highest level on pandemic alert scale possibleLONDON — A World Health Organization spokesman says the agency may raise its pandemic level to its highest alert, signifying a swine flu pandemic. Spokesman: WHO may raise its alert level to its highest, means pandemic is underwayLONDON — A World Health Organization spokesman says the agency may raise its pandemic level to its highest alert, signifying a swine flu pandemic. WHO uses a six-level scale to assess the world’s risk. |
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