Storm damage and cleanup across Finney and Haskell counties
Dodge City weather officials report a Wednesday storm with hail up to golf balls, wind gusts 60 to 90 mph, and tornado-like conditions. Mobile homes overturned near Garden City, center pivot irrigation systems flipped in Finney County, and crops including wheat and alfalfa suffered losses. Plymell Elementary resumed classes after windows and poles were damaged. Officials warn of more storms upcoming with increasing moisture and risk of severe weather.
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Finney County
Haskell County
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Official urges faster probe into WHO flu crisis handling
Lezana of the National Epidemiology Center called for a WHO investigation into its response to a swine flu outbreak. WHO officials said they learned of suspicious influenza cases on April 9 and moved quickly after lab confirmation on April 24. Mexico reported 15 confirmed deaths and 343 illnesses, with U.S. stockpiles and vaccine timelines outlined as authorities monitor spread and impact.
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WHO
Mexico
U.S
Thomas Abraham
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Texas
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Mexico City
Lozana
PAHO
Washington
Canada
Daniel Epstein
Washington Post
Geneva
Margaret Chan
Abraham
Keiji Fukuda
US pursues swine flu vaccine amid outbreak concerns
Health officials race to develop a vaccine for the never seen swine flu strain and hope to begin human testing after months. If successful, large scale production could start in fall with goals of 600 million doses in six months. Stockpiled antivirals remain available while experts answer public questions on transmission and prevention. Continental Airlines trims Mexico departures as cases rise to 300 with 12 deaths in Mexico.
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Vanderwagen
Mexico
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Continental Airlines Inc
U.S
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