WASHINGTON - The world's governments raced to avoid both a pandemic and global hysteria Sunday as more possible swine flu cases surfaced from Canada to New Zealand and the United States declared a public health emergency. "It's not a time to panic," the White House said. Mexico, the outbreak's epicenter with up to 103 suspected deaths, canceled some church services and closed markets and restaurants. Few people ventured onto the streets, and some wore face masks. Canada became the third country to confirm cases, in six people, including some students who — like some New York City spring-breakers — got mildly ill in Mexico. Countries across Asia promised to quarantine feverish travelers returning from flu-affected areas.
washington the world s governments raced to avoid both a pandemic and global hysteria sunday as more possible swine flu cases surfaced from canada to new zealand and the united states declared a public health emergency it s not a time to panic the white house said mexico the outbreak s epicenter with up to 103 suspected deaths canceled some church services and closed markets and restaurants few people ventured onto the streets and some wore face masks canada became the third country to confirm cases in six people including some students who like some new york city spring breakers got mildly ill in mexico countries across asia promised to quarantine feverish travelers returning from flu affected areas