Global swine flu set to explode
In the next few months, the world will see massive outbreaks of deadly
influenza, as the H1N1 swine flu virus spreads rapidly into every corner of the globe, and national health services must do everything in their power to dampen the coming "explosion" of cases, according to the World Health Organization.
Numerous countries likely face a scenario in which the number of swine flu cases will double every three to four days over several months before reaching a peak with the return of cold weather to the northern hemisphere, said WHO's Western Pacific director, Shin Young-soo.
"At a certain point, there will seem to be an explosion in case numbers," Shin told a symposium of health officials and experts in Beijing. "It is certain there will be more cases and more deaths."...
August 22, 12:38 Jefferson Adams PMSF Health News Examiner
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