A U.S. government security chief who went to Mexico in advance of Obama's visit contracted the N1H1 virus -- but he has since recovered.

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The World Health Organisation says that the number of laboratory-confirmed
cases of swine flu has risen to 148, with new cases expected to be confirmed
during the day.

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Fat activists in New York say momentum is gaining for more rights for people who are obese. The internet has a big role to play in increasing
awareness and sense of community among overweight people.

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The World Health Organisation has raised the global flu alert level to 5,
the second highest phase that indicates "a pandemic is
imminent".

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Many Mexicans wear masks to avoid swine flu as the virus spreads to
Europe and U.S. President Obama urges calm.

Mexicans put on a brave face, going to work as the death toll climbed from
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The York City School where eight students are suspected of having the deadly swine virus is reopened after being sanitized.

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A family under quarantine in New Zealand speaks to the press as the sale of flu medications, including Tamiflu, skyrocket.

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Epidemiologist at Barcelona clinic confirms they are treating a patient as a possible case of swine flu.


BARCELONA, SPAIN (APRIL 27, 2009) REUTERS -

A Barcelona epidemiologist confirmed on Monday (April 27) that a
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