Bloomberg
Swine Flu in China Triggers Fears of New Pandemic
Jun.30 -- A strain of flu virus spreading in Chinese pigs has shown it can also infect humans, suggesting that another pathogen with pandemic potential waits in the wings behind the coronavirus.
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WHO spokesman on 1,023 new flu cases, plus first case in Belgium
1. Wide of news conference
2. SOUNDBITE: (English) Paul Garwood, Communications Officer at the World Health Organisation (WHO):
"Currently we have... as of 0600GMT this morning, 15 May, 34 countries have officially reported 7,520 cases...
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Plane dpts with stranded Mexicans quarantined in China amid flu fears
May 5, 2009
1. Ambulance waiting outside Metropark Hotel
2. Police, wearing face masks, outside Metropark Hotel
3. Two quarantined Mexicans, wearing protective clothing and masks, walking out of hotel and getting into ambulance
4. Close...
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Australian lacrosse team quarantined amid fear of swine flu
1. Close-up of hotel sign, tilt down to entrance with notices attached to doors
2. Close-up of notice in Korean explaining that hotel is closed for internal construction from 14 - 21 June 2009
3. Wide of hotel, tilt up to head coach Bob...
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SYND 11 4 76 SWINE FLU VACCINE BEING CULTURED
Swine flu vaccine being cultured in chicken eggs
1. ms fertilised eggs slide toward machine
2. various shots eggs being injected
3. ms trays of eggs stacked
4. various shots eggs passing through machines
5. vaccine extracted from...
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Exteriors of designated hospital where Mexican being treated
1. Wide exterior Princess Margaret Hospital, Infectious Disease Centre
2. Mid of sign of Infectious Disease Centre, hospital worker wearing mask
3. Mid of windows of Infectious Disease Centre
4. Mid of entrance to Infectious Disease...
Bloomberg
What the Outbreak of Swine Fever in China Means for the Global Food Chain
May.03 -- Steve Matthews, Gro Intelligence senior vice president, discusses the outbreak of African swine fever in China and what it means for the global food chain with Bloomberg's Caroline Hyde, Romaine Bostick and Joe Weisenthal on...
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WHO chief says swine flu virus hasn't mutated into more deadly strain
1. Wide of World Health Organisation Regional Committee for Western Pacific
2. Mid of delegates
3. Banner, reading: (English) "Sixtieth Session of the World Health Organisation Regional Committee for the Western Pacific"
4. Margaret...
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Trials to determine correct dosage to protect people from H1N1 flu virus
Baltimore, Maryland - 10 August 2009
1. People entering building where flu vaccine study is being conducted
2. Dr Wilbur Chen, from University of Maryland's Centre for Vaccine Development, looking at charts
3. SOUNDBITE: (English) Dr...
AFP News Agency
CLEAN: California declares swine flu emergency
CLEAN: California declares swine flu emergency
Bloomberg
Flu Shot or Not, U.S. Suffers Early Influenza Spike
Jan. 6 -- In today's ""Single Best Chart,"" Bloomberg's Scarlet Fu displays the surge in hospital visits for flu-like symptoms this season. She speaks on ""Bloomberg Surveillance.""
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Surprise Hurdles Slowed The Last Big Vaccine Race
As dozens of children died in the H1N1 flu outbreak of 2009, unexpected glitches delayed production of a vaccine.
Bloomberg
Swine Fever Is a Big Deal in China, Says Global Agritrends' Stuart
Sep.07 -- Brett Stuart, founding partner and president at Global Agritrends, discusses the spreading of swine fever in China and how it will impact the economy. He speaks on "Bloomberg Markets: Asia."
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There's no vaccine to prevent swine flu infection but U.S. health officials aim to have a key ingredient for one ready in early May.
HEADLINE: Swine flu vaccine in the works
CAPTION: U.S. scientists hope to have a key ingredient for a swine flu vaccine ready in early May. (April 29)
[Notes:ANCHOR VOICE]
There's no vaccine to prevent swine flu infection but U.S....
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Advice on what to eat to combat swine flu
Baghdad, Iraq Oct. 22, 2009
1. Close up of padlocked gates at al-Tahrir Secondary School
2. Wide of locked up al-Zura Primary School'' with Iraqi flag flying over building
3. Wide of masked people outside hospital
4. Wide exterior of...
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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...
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Philippines has its first swine flu-related death
June 22, 2009
1. Wide exterior of health department
2. Health department sign
3. Presser of health officials
4. SOUNDBITE: (English) Francisco Duque III, Philippines Health Secretary
"I would like to report to you the death of a...
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You might not feel like eating when you're bedridden with swine flu, but Lucy Jones, dietician and spokesman for the British Dietetic Association, says diet becomes vital to fighting off the infection.(Oct. 26)
HEADLINE:Dietary tips for swine flu sufferers
CAPTION: You might not feel like eating when you're bedridden with swine flu, but Lucy Jones, dietician and spokesman for the British Dietetic Association, says diet becomes vital to fighting...
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
AFP News Agency
VOICED: Global fears mount as swine flu spreads
VOICED: Global fears mount as swine flu spreads
AFP News Agency
VOICED: Britain losing fight against swine flu
VOICED: Britain losing fight against swine flu