swine flu outbreak

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very concerning news of swine flu confirmed as spreading.

health ministry monitors swine flu outbreak
new zealand's ministry of health is considering what steps to take over a previously unknown strain of flu.
this after up to 60 people have died from the virus in mexico, and cases are now turning up in the united states. the world health organisation says it is a mutation of swine flu, and it is unusual because it can be transmitted between humans.
at the us center for disease control, richard bresser says if it can move between humans, it can move between countries.
" travel histories are useful, if you have a patient who has travelled to mexico, to a part of that country that has been affected, it's really important that you do the proper testing "
our health ministry says it is talking to the immigration service about what extra checks might be needed. a spokesman says officials are keeping a close eye on world health organisation updates, and it is possible people who have been in the affected areas will face additional screening checks, when they arrive at the border.
swine flu is related to spanish flu which caused the horrific pandemic in 1918.

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