Global Swine Flu Infections on Rise, Deaths From Virus up in Mexico
2,537 views · Published 28 April 2009 · 1:50 · Indexed 25 September 2026
Channel: Voice of America · 2009 · News & Politics
As the number of confirmed deaths from swine flu rises in Mexico, U.S. public health officials Monday, April 27th, recommended people avoid travel to Mexico. Mexican officials say 149 people have died from an outbreak of the virus. In the U.S., authorities confirm 40 people have been sickened, although only one was hospitalized and none have died. In Canada, six cases have been confirmed and as Europe reports its first incidence of swine flu, Europeans are being warned against travel to the U.S. and Mexico.
