So on one side we've got the Drug Wars going on (9 bullet-riddled bodies were found yesterday in the Acapulco area) and on the other a deadly strain of swine influenza has broken out in Mexico City. So far more than 60 people have died - nearly all perfectly healthy and between the ages of 25 - 45. This virus is a mix of human, pig and bird strains that has epidemiologists around the world deeply concerned. The World Health Organization is meeting in Geneva today to consider whether to declare an international public health emergency — a step that could lead to travel advisories, trade restrictions and border closures. In the meantime, the government has cancelled all public activities in Mexico City in an attempt to limit the spread of the virus.
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