Residents and vendors return to the streets after a period of voluntary confinement brought on by swine flu fears. More than 2,000 cases of H1N1 have been confirmed globally, 678 of them in the U.S. Mexico City began its struggle to return to normal today with many residents shedding the face masks that shielded them from the H1N1 outbreak and flocking to the streets to escape their voluntary confinement in their homes.
Deaths In Early Virus Outbreaks Can Be Misleading
With the first outbreaks, swine flu seemed potentially disastrous. But now there are indications that it is no worse than regular flu. Overestimating the severity of a new virus is common, disease experts say, because testing tends to focus on the sickest people, while ignoring those with mild cases.
Maryland confirms 3 more probable swine flu cases
Maryland health officials are reporting three more probable swine flu cases.
HEALTH-MEXICO: Training Professional Village Midwives
SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE, Mexico, May 6 (IPS)Mexican communications specialist Marla Vargas had her baby in the bathtub at home, attended by a midwife, because, she says, "I wanted a different experience, and a better way for my child to come into the world."
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