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VOICED: Britain grapples to contain swine flu epidemic
VOICED: Britain grapples to contain swine flu epidemic
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New York health officials say five more probable cases of swine flu have been identified outside New York City. Federal officials previously confirmed 51 cases in New York City, most at St. Francis.
HEADLINE: Swine flu cases climb in New York
CAPTION: New York health officials say five more probable cases of swine flu have been identified outside New York City. Federal officials previously confirmed 51 cases in New York City, most...
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Israeli Health Ministry on measures to stop spread of swine flu
1. News conference
2. SOUNDBITE: (English) Avi Israeli, Director-General, Israeli Ministry of Health:
"We have decided that we will tell all Israelis not to go to Mexico, and cancel trips to Mexico for the time being. Visitors that come...
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University of Maryland students will notice more hand sanitizer dispensers and lots of free disinfectant wipes as they return to campus. It's a ramped up effort by the university to counter the threat of swine flu.
HEADLINE: Homework. Exams. Now Swine Flu?
CAPTION: University of Maryland students will notice more hand sanitizer dispensers and lots of free disinfectant wipes as they return to campus. It's a ramped up effort by the university to...
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Officials say they hope the federal government has a plan if panicked-residents flood hospitals if there is a wide-spread swine flu attack.
HEADLINE: Hospitals fear swine flu may trigger a mad rush
CAPTION: Officials say they hope the federal government has a plan if panicked-residents flood hospitals if there is a wide-spread swine flu attack. (Sept. 3)
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As students in the country's largest school district head back to school, New York City officials say they plan to battle swine flu from all angles. Last year, an outbreak of the H1N1 virus forced dozens of city schools to close for several days.
HEADLINE: New York schools prep for swine flu fight
CAPTION: As students in the country's largest school district head back to school, New York City officials say they plan to battle swine flu from all angles. Last year, an outbreak of...
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Four pilgrims die from swine flu, pilgrims arriving, flu prevention
Jeddah - 23 November 2009
1. Wide shot of group of pilgrims arriving at Hajj terminal
2. Mid shot of pilgrims
3. Various shots of more groups of pilgrims arriving at Hajj terminal
4. Wide shot of pilgrims waiting in terminal hall
5. Mid...
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The nation's largest school district said Tuesday it will offer free swine flu vaccinations to its 1 million-plus schoolchildren as New York City takes bold steps to avoid becoming the country's flu epicenter again in the fall
HEADLINE: NYC schools to offer free swine flu vaccinations
CAPTION: The nation's largest school district said Tuesday it will offer free swine flu vaccinations to its 1 million-plus schoolchildren as New York City takes bold steps to...
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President Barack Obama declared the swine flu outbreak a national emergency, giving his health chief the power to let hospitals move emergency rooms offsite to speed treatment and protect noninfected patients.
HEADLINE: Obama declares swine flu a national emergency
CAPTION: President Barack Obama declared the swine flu outbreak a national emergency, giving his health chief the power to let hospitals move emergency rooms offsite to speed...
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Call for Santas to be given priority for swine flu vaccine
1. Pan of families waiting in line to see Santa Claus at department store, cheering, waving and shouting
2. Family posing for picture with Santa
3. Santas wanting the swine flu vaccine saying: (English) "Ho, ho, ho!" and "Merry...
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VOICED: US swine flu cases leap to 40 as Obama urges calm
VOICED: US swine flu cases leap to 40 as Obama urges calm
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Dr. Richard Besser, Acting Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the United States has 20 swine flu cases in five states.
HEADLINE: 20 confirmed Swine Flu cases in U.S.
CAPTION: Dr. Richard Besser, Acting Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the United States has 20 swine flu cases in five states. (April 26)
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First flu death in Mexico shows why virus has been so difficult to contain
1. Various exterior shots of hospital, where Mexico's first victim of swine flu, Adela Maria Gutierrez, died
2 Doctors in hospital emergency room
3. Woman inside emergency room suspected of having swine flu
4. Doctor checking another...
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Government agencies are turning to Web sites like Facebook and Twitter to spread information about swine flu.
HEADLINE: As swine flu spreads, information goes viral
CAPTION: Government agencies are turning to Web sites like Facebook and Twitter to spread information about swine flu. (May 1)
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that the number of swine flu cases in the United States has topped 100, with confirmed infections in 11 states. The CDC's count for the first time Thursday adds South Carolina, with 10 confirmed cases.
HEADLINE: CDC: Swine flu total tops 100
CAPTION: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that the number of swine flu cases in the United States has topped 100, with confirmed infections in 11 states. The CDC's count for...
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Approximately 50 Emory University students who have fallen ill with swine flu have voluntarily moved into a single dorm where they can recover without infecting other students.
HEADLINE: Ga. students with swine flu sequestered
CAPTION: Approximately 50 Emory University students who have fallen ill with swine flu have voluntarily moved into a single dorm where they can recover without infecting other students. ...
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U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan says schools should be prepared to keep teaching even if swine flu sickens large numbers of students. Duncan urged educators to prepare online materials and other resources.
HEADLINE:Sebelius urges swine flu planning at D.C. school
CAPTION: U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan says schools should be prepared to keep teaching even if swine flu sickens large numbers of students. Duncan urged educators...
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As the U.S. government gears up to combat the recent outbreak of swine flu, health officials in Texas are reporting six confirmed cases in the state. Rich Matthews has more on the public mood there.
HEADLINE: Texas wary as swine flu spreads
CAPTION: As the U.S. government gears up to combat the recent outbreak of swine flu, health officials in Texas are reporting six confirmed cases in the state. Rich Matthews has more on the...
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Swine flu vaccinations begin this week, after months of preparations and promises. But don't start bugging your doctor about an appointment just yet.
HEADLINE: Swine flu vaccinations arrive this week
CAPTION: Swine flu vaccinations begin this week, after months of preparations and promises. But don't start bugging your doctor about an appointment just yet. (Oct. 5)
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WRAP UN chief Ban and WHO chief Chan ADDS meeting, US presser
Drug manufacturers will not be able to start making a swine flu vaccine until mid-July at the earliest, months later than previous predictions, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Tuesday.
The disclosure that making a swine flu...
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Swine Flu affected school, President Obama on vaccines
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Atlanta, Georgia
1. Wide shot of Emory University gates
2. Emory University sign with jogger running past
3. Students walking on campus
4. Student sitting at table
5. Exterior of door to Turman South dormitory
6. Wide...
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Health official announces first confirmed swine flu case
1. Various exteriors of the Ministry of Health
2. Wide shot of start of news conference
3. SOUNDBITE: (English) Beth Mugo, Kenya's public health minister:
"The British national, who also happens to be a medical student, visited one of...
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The number of US cases of confirmed swine flu has risen to 48, the result of further testing at a New York City school. None was fatal but the number of cases is expected to increase.
HEADLINE: Swine flu cases at NYC school could top 40
CAPTION: The number of US cases of confirmed swine flu has risen to 48, the result of further testing at a New York City school. None was fatal but the number of cases is expected to...
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Federal officials offer new guidelines for how school districts should cope with flu outbreaks this school year. The advice says entire schools need not close at the sign of the flu.
HEADLINE: Feds: Calmer flu response as school begins
CAPTION: Federal officials offer new guidelines for how school districts should cope with flu outbreaks this school year. The advice says entire schools need not close at the sign of...