Friday, August 21, 2009

WHO Predicts 'Explosion' Of Swine Flu Cases


BEIJING (AP) -- The World Health Organization is urging nations to speed up their preparations for swine flu.

A WHO official warns there may soon be "an explosion" in cases until peak transmission of the flu is reached. He says that means most countries may see swine flu cases double every three to four days -- for several months.

He says governments must act quickly to educate the public and prepare their health systems to care for severe cases. He says the swine flu strain poses the greatest threat in developing nations, with underequipped and underfunded health systems.

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