Argentina swears in new health minister, vows to boost spending as swine flu fears spread

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentina swore in a new health minister on Wednesday as the spreading swine flu epidemic prompted schools nationwide to give students an early vacation and one province to declare a public health emergency.

Argentina’s capital, main province declare swine flu emergencies as death toll reaches 35

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Authorities in Argentina’s capital and Buenos Aires province declared health emergencies and extended school vacations Tuesday as the nation’s swine flu death toll surged to 35.

Argentina confirms 3 more swine flu deaths, bringing total to 4

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentine health authorities on Tuesday confirmed three more swine flu deaths, bringing the nation’s total to four as it enters the South American winter flu season.