Swine flu prompts college graduation changes
In Boston and beyond, colleges scale back commencements as swine flu cases rise. Cisco Junior College cancels in person ceremonies and mails diplomas while Northeastern trims handshake traditions and urges symptom screening. Other schools postpone, isolate or separate graduates to curb transmission.
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Paid sick leave gains urgency amid flu fears in U S
Amid swine flu guidance to stay home many workers lack paid sick days risking lost pay or jobs. Studies show 68 percent without such leave go to work ill, while low income workers in food service and hospitality are most affected. Parents face tough choices as sick children spread illness.
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Swine flu seen as milder to date in U S and Mexico
Atlanta reports describe the H1N1 virus as not spreading beyond a few schools in New York and pockets in Mexico. Officials caution it is too soon for definitive judgments, though leaders stress preparedness and continued vigilance amid uncertainties. New York records 50 cases, the most in the United States.
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