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The World Health Organization tried to determine Sunday how to battle a deadly new strain of swine flu, holding teleconferences with staff and flu experts around the world as countries from New Zealand to France reported suspected cases.
HEADLINE: Swine flu fears prompt global quarantine plans
CAPTION: Countries planned quarantines, tightened rules on pork imports and tested airline passengers for fevers as global health officials tried Sunday to come up with uniform...
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New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg says that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed students at a city high school were infected with swine flu. New York officials previously had said they were eight ``probable' cases, but tests later confirmed that it was indeed swine flu.
HEADLINE: Bloomberg confirms swine flu at school
CAPTION: New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg says that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed students at a city high school were infected with swine flu. New York...
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Filipino man becomes Hong Kong's first suspected fatal case of swine flu
1. Wide of Thomas Tsang, Controller of the Centre for Health Protection walking into news conference
2. Wide of media
3. Wide of Tsang speaking
4. SOUNDBITE: (English) Thomas Tsang, Controller of Centre for Health Protection, Department...
Bloomberg
Can Ebola Fear Factor Impact U.S. Economic Growth?
Oct. 20 -- In today's ""Single Best Chart,"" Bloomberg's Scarlet Fu displays the impact of prior health risks to retail sales in light of fears over the Ebola virus in the United States. She speaks on ""Bloomberg Surveillance.""
AFP News Agency
VOICED: US swine flu cases rise as key NY school reopens
VOICED: US swine flu cases rise as key NY school reopens
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VOICED: Britain losing fight against swine flu
VOICED: Britain losing fight against swine flu
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VOICED: Britain grapples to contain swine flu epidemic
VOICED: Britain grapples to contain swine flu epidemic
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New York health officials say five more probable cases of swine flu have been identified outside New York City. Federal officials previously confirmed 51 cases in New York City, most at St. Francis.
HEADLINE: Swine flu cases climb in New York
CAPTION: New York health officials say five more probable cases of swine flu have been identified outside New York City. Federal officials previously confirmed 51 cases in New York City, most...
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University of Maryland students will notice more hand sanitizer dispensers and lots of free disinfectant wipes as they return to campus. It's a ramped up effort by the university to counter the threat of swine flu.
HEADLINE: Homework. Exams. Now Swine Flu?
CAPTION: University of Maryland students will notice more hand sanitizer dispensers and lots of free disinfectant wipes as they return to campus. It's a ramped up effort by the university to...
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The nation's largest school district said Tuesday it will offer free swine flu vaccinations to its 1 million-plus schoolchildren as New York City takes bold steps to avoid becoming the country's flu epicenter again in the fall
HEADLINE: NYC schools to offer free swine flu vaccinations
CAPTION: The nation's largest school district said Tuesday it will offer free swine flu vaccinations to its 1 million-plus schoolchildren as New York City takes bold steps to...
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President Barack Obama declared the swine flu outbreak a national emergency, giving his health chief the power to let hospitals move emergency rooms offsite to speed treatment and protect noninfected patients.
HEADLINE: Obama declares swine flu a national emergency
CAPTION: President Barack Obama declared the swine flu outbreak a national emergency, giving his health chief the power to let hospitals move emergency rooms offsite to speed...
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Call for Santas to be given priority for swine flu vaccine
1. Pan of families waiting in line to see Santa Claus at department store, cheering, waving and shouting
2. Family posing for picture with Santa
3. Santas wanting the swine flu vaccine saying: (English) "Ho, ho, ho!" and "Merry...
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VOICED: US swine flu cases leap to 40 as Obama urges calm
VOICED: US swine flu cases leap to 40 as Obama urges calm
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that the number of swine flu cases in the United States has topped 100, with confirmed infections in 11 states. The CDC's count for the first time Thursday adds South Carolina, with 10 confirmed cases.
HEADLINE: CDC: Swine flu total tops 100
CAPTION: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that the number of swine flu cases in the United States has topped 100, with confirmed infections in 11 states. The CDC's count for...
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Approximately 50 Emory University students who have fallen ill with swine flu have voluntarily moved into a single dorm where they can recover without infecting other students.
HEADLINE: Ga. students with swine flu sequestered
CAPTION: Approximately 50 Emory University students who have fallen ill with swine flu have voluntarily moved into a single dorm where they can recover without infecting other students. ...
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Swine flu vaccinations begin this week, after months of preparations and promises. But don't start bugging your doctor about an appointment just yet.
HEADLINE: Swine flu vaccinations arrive this week
CAPTION: Swine flu vaccinations begin this week, after months of preparations and promises. But don't start bugging your doctor about an appointment just yet. (Oct. 5)
[Notes:ANCHOR...
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WRAP UN chief Ban and WHO chief Chan ADDS meeting, US presser
Drug manufacturers will not be able to start making a swine flu vaccine until mid-July at the earliest, months later than previous predictions, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Tuesday.
The disclosure that making a swine flu...
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Swine Flu affected school, President Obama on vaccines
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Atlanta, Georgia
1. Wide shot of Emory University gates
2. Emory University sign with jogger running past
3. Students walking on campus
4. Student sitting at table
5. Exterior of door to Turman South dormitory
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The number of US cases of confirmed swine flu has risen to 48, the result of further testing at a New York City school. None was fatal but the number of cases is expected to increase.
HEADLINE: Swine flu cases at NYC school could top 40
CAPTION: The number of US cases of confirmed swine flu has risen to 48, the result of further testing at a New York City school. None was fatal but the number of cases is expected to...
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Federal officials offer new guidelines for how school districts should cope with flu outbreaks this school year. The advice says entire schools need not close at the sign of the flu.
HEADLINE: Feds: Calmer flu response as school begins
CAPTION: Federal officials offer new guidelines for how school districts should cope with flu outbreaks this school year. The advice says entire schools need not close at the sign of...
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Several hundred students have fallen ill at the New York school hit by a swine flu outbreak, city officials said on Tuesday as the number of confirmed cases in the United States rose to 64, with at least seven people hospitalized.
HEADLINE: Swine Flu Suspected at Another NYC School
CAPTION: Several hundred students have fallen ill at the New York school hit by a swine flu outbreak, city officials said on Tuesday as the number of confirmed cases in the United...
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VOICED: China takes drastic measures to prevent flu outbreak
VOICED: China takes drastic measures to prevent flu outbreak
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CLEAN: Britain losing fight against swine flu
CLEAN: Britain losing fight against swine flu
AFP News Agency
VOICED: Hong Kong bun festival goes ahead despite fears over swine flu
VOICED: Hong Kong bun festival goes ahead despite fears over swine flu