Swine flu stories are practically their own pandemic.
Confirmed cases of illness caused by the H1N1 virus in the U.S. surpassed 100 on Thursday. Swine flu news items indexed by Google in the U.S.? More than 31,000 and counting Friday morning.
AHCJ resources for covering flu, pandemics and preparednessSome highlights from the latest coverage:
The Los Angeles Times reports H1N1 has done the impossible: stilled Mexico City’s busy streets. “Fear of infection and government restrictions on public gatherings have combined to produce something like a city in hiding,” the Times writes.
The Wall Street Journal reconstructs the story of how public health officials determined a new flu bug was on the loose in Mexico. Another WSJ story says flu cases in California may have a “separate origin.”
Closer to the border, the Houston Chronicle reports that Continental Airlines is cutting flights to Mexico, a temporary move that will slash capacity in half, starting Monday.
