Swine flu shuts dozens of Texas schools amid outbreak
Schools across Texas close for the week as swine flu fears mount. Schertz-Cibolo ISD suspends 14 campuses including a high school with three confirmed cases. Rio Grande City and others also close while TAKS retesting plans are updated. nationwide, cases exceed 60 with 4 more hospitalizations. President Obama seeks 1.5 billion to combat the outbreak.
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White House asserts anti-flu funds ample during swine flu alert
The White House says reserve funds are sufficient to combat rising flu cases while a key congressman vows additional money. Hearings begin on federal swine flu response as a Senate session weighs needed funds to boost vaccine capacity. In Geneva, WHO officials warn swine flu outbreaks outside Mexico could signal wider spread and potential global epidemic.
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Swine flu toll map prompts broad FDA guidance
Deaths reach 152 in Mexico with 20 confirmed swine flu and many suspected. U.S. cases total 68 with at least 28 in a New York City school. Canada Scotland New Zealand Spain and Israel report cases. The FDA issues emergency guidance to broaden antiviral use. A public health emergency triggers 12 million Tamiflu doses from stockpile to states. Some schools close in New York City Texas California South Carolina Connecticut and Ohio.
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