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June 12, 2009

WHO Declares Swine Flu Pandemic
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The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak of the swine flu
a global pandemic. On Thursday, the WHO raised its pandemic alert level
to six, its highest level. Health officials say the alert level means
the swine flu has spread to two world regions and doesn’t signify a
likely increase in deaths or serious cases.



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