Incoming Japanese prime minister reassures US on alliance despite pledges to get tougherTOKYO — Japan’s incoming Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama reassured U.S. leaders Thursday that their security alliance remains the foundation of its foreign policy, despite pre-election promises that Tokyo would seek a more independent path. Novartis says its swine flu vaccine may work with just 1 dose, potentially boosting suppliesBARCELONA, Spain — Swiss drugmaker Novartis said Thursday one of its swine flu vaccines may work with just one dose, rather than two as previously expected, yet another finding that could potentially boost global supplies. China approves single-dose swine flu vaccine, experts say could be good newsBEIJING — The answer may be at hand to a crucial question about vaccination for the advancing swine flu — one shot or two? Chinese officials approved a vaccine Thursday that they say prevents the new flu in a single dose. Japan’s victorious party near agreement on launching coalition governmentTOKYO — The Democratic Party of Japan neared an agreement with two smaller parties Thursday on launching a coalition to push aside the outgoing Liberal Democrats, rein in the national bureaucracy and set a new course for the world’s second-largest economy. China set to approve single-dose swine flu vaccines, experts say could be good newsBEIJING — The answer may be near to a crucial question about vaccine for the advancing swine flu — one shot or two? Homeland Security’s Napolitano: Fall likely to bring ‘big influx’ of new swine flu infectionsWASHINGTON — Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said Wednesday that people should expect “a big influx” of swine flu cases this fall and prepare as best they can. Free swine flu shots for NYC schoolchildren is part of city’s plan to fight virusNEW YORK — All New York City schoolchildren can get free swine flu shots under Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s plan to contain the virus this fall and winter. Colombia’s Uribe recovering from swine flu, defense minister showing symptomsBOGOTA — Colombian President Alvaro Uribe is still recovering from the swine flu, and now his defense minister is showing some symptoms of the illness, officials said Monday. Swine flu returns to US and Europe; schools in a fix about holidays
Nation girding for fall’s return of swine flu and a surprisingly younger face of influenzaWASHINGTON — The alarm sounded with two sneezy children in California in April. Just five months later, the never-before-seen swine flu has become the world’s dominant strain of influenza, and it’s putting a shockingly younger face on flu. BJP slams UPA II on rising prices as Govt. completes 100 days in officeNEW DELHI - On the occasion of the UPA Government completing first 100 days of its second inning at the office on Saturday, the Bharatiya Janata Party blamed the government of having become instrumental in thrusting more sufferings on the masses instead of giving relief to common man on the price front. Tourism-dependent Hawaii targeting active travelers, renewable energy industryHONOLULU — Selling Hawaii could be considered the easiest job in the world. Chicago study shows swine flu sends more blacks, Hispanics to hospitalATLANTA — Swine flu was four times more likely to send blacks and Hispanics to the hospital than whites, according to a study in Chicago that offers one of the first looks at how the virus has affected different racial groups. Sebelius says preemptively closing schools wouldn’t likely stop spread of swine flu virusWASHINGTON — Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said Tuesday that a massive school closing wouldn’t stop the spread of the swine flu virus, saying vaccinations must be the defense against a menace that one report said could infect up to half of the population. Sec’y Sebelius: Preemptively closing schools wouldn’t likely stop spread of swine flu virusWASHINGTON — Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said Tuesday that a massive school closing wouldn’t stop the spread of the swine flu virus, saying vaccinations must be the defense against a menace that one report said could infect up to half of the population. Taiwan scrambles to prevent swine flu, other epidemics in villages hit by floodingTAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwanese authorities scrambled to disinfect villages Tuesday that were flooded in the worst typhoon to hit the island in 50 years after four soldiers helping with the cleanup were confirmed to have swine flu. Lord Ganesha in full splendour at commoners and celebrities’ houseMUMBAI - Lord Ganesh was visible in full splendour, in different ‘avatars’, moods, and images - ranging from eco-friendly to sheer opulence - at the homes of commoners and celebrities at the start of the 10-day festival here Sunday. Prayers galore in Mumbai as Ganesh festival, Ramzan startsMUMBAI - The city of Mumbai reverberated with the first ‘azaan’ (call for prayers) of the holy month of Ramzan and the ‘aartis’ welcoming the elephant-headed Lord Ganesh as the 10-day Ganpati festival began here Sunday. WHO flu chief urges more drug makers to donate flu vaccines to poorer countriesBEIJING — The World Health Organization’s flu chief urged drug makers on Saturday to donate swine flu vaccines to the world’s poorest countries, which are more vulnerable in the fight against the pandemic. Chile confirms swine flu in turkeys, alerts WHO to possibly dangerous developmentSANTIAGO, Chile — Chile said Friday that tests show swine flu has jumped to birds, opening a new chapter in the global epidemic. WHO: Healthy people who get swine flu don’t need Tamiflu; drug for young, old, pregnantLONDON — The World Health Organization said Friday that Tamiflu should only be given to particularly vulnerable people — a warning to countries like Britain where the swine flu drug is being handed out freely. WHO: Regular people with swine flu don’t need Tamiflu; drug should be for young, old, pregnantLONDON — Healthy people who catch swine flu do not need antivirals like Tamiflu, but the young, the old and the pregnant surely do, the World Health Organization declared Friday in new advice to doctors. WHO: Healthy people with swine flu don’t need Tamiflu; drug should be for young, old, pregnantLONDON — Healthy people who catch swine flu do not need antivirals like Tamiflu, but the young, the old and the pregnant surely do, the World Health Organization declared Friday in new advice to doctors. WHO predicts ‘explosion’ of swine flu; warns worldwide
Ah-choo! Government issues college guidance to protect roommates from swine fluWASHINGTON — A new rule for college students: Don’t sneeze on your roommate. FDA issues warnings to 8 companies for marketing unapproved ibuprofen-based ointmentsWASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration has issued warnings to eight companies for illegally marketing pain relief ointments containing ibuprofen. 22 kids injured as school bus catches fire in Maharashtra (Lead, changing dateline)PANVEL - At least 22 children sustained burn injuries when their school bus caught fire in Panvel town in Maharashtra’s Raigad district Thursday morning, police said. Australia expects to begin swine flu vaccinations next monthCANBERRA, Australia — Australia said Thursday it expects to launch swine flu vaccinations starting next month, in what may turn out to be the first such program since the emergence of the disease in April. Government officials call on employers to help get swine flu vaccine to vulnerable workersWASHINGTON — Government officials are calling on U.S. businesses to help manage swine flu this fall by getting vaccines to vulnerable workers and encouraging employees with symptoms to stay home. American Axle, Home Depot, TJX, Huron Consulting are among big market movers TuesdayNEW YORK — The following stocks were among those that moved substantially or traded heavily Tuesday on the New York Stock Exchange: |
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LONDON — As schools around the world reopen, health authorities are bracing for a major spike in swine flu.
BEIJING — The global spread of swine flu will endanger more lives as it speeds up in coming months and governments must boost preparations for a swift response, the World Health Organization said Friday. There will soon be a period of further global spread of the virus, and most countries may see swine flu cases double every three to four days for several months until peak transmission is reached, said WHO’s Western Pacific director, Shin Young-soo.
