62 die from flu in Mexico, stirring pandemic fears (click here)
By Rob Stein and David Brown
Washington Post
WASHINGTON - An unusual strain of swine flu has been detected among victims of a large outbreak of a severe respiratory illness in Mexico, prompting global health officials, fearful of a potential flu pandemic, to scramble yesterday to try to contain the virus.
At least 854 people have been sickened and at least 62 have died, primarily in the sprawling capital of Mexico City, triggering officials to close all schools and universities, museums, and libraries and to begin screening air travelers leaving Mexico for symptoms.
Officials warned millions of residents to stay home, avoid public places, and take other protective measures, such as resisting greeting other people with handshakes or kisses. Drugstores reported being inundated with worried customers seeking face masks, and some subway riders were spotted wearing rubber gloves....
By Rob Stein and David Brown
Washington Post
WASHINGTON - An unusual strain of swine flu has been detected among victims of a large outbreak of a severe respiratory illness in Mexico, prompting global health officials, fearful of a potential flu pandemic, to scramble yesterday to try to contain the virus.
At least 854 people have been sickened and at least 62 have died, primarily in the sprawling capital of Mexico City, triggering officials to close all schools and universities, museums, and libraries and to begin screening air travelers leaving Mexico for symptoms.
Officials warned millions of residents to stay home, avoid public places, and take other protective measures, such as resisting greeting other people with handshakes or kisses. Drugstores reported being inundated with worried customers seeking face masks, and some subway riders were spotted wearing rubber gloves....
