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13 January 2013 - 03H24

New York declares flu emergency
A woman is given a flu shot in New York on January 10, 2013. New York's governor declared a health emergency over a flu epidemic that has sickened more than 19,000 people, allowing pharmacists to immunize infants and children.
A woman is given a flu shot in New York on January 10, 2013. New York's governor declared a health emergency over a flu epidemic that has sickened more than 19,000 people, allowing pharmacists to immunize infants and children.

AFP - New York's governor declared a health emergency over a flu epidemic that has sickened more than 19,000 people, allowing pharmacists to immunize infants and children.

Governor Andrew Cuomo's move comes amid a nationwide epidemic expected to last several weeks.

There have been at least 28,747 cases reported across the country so far this season, and 20 children have died from the flu, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). However, the true number of cases is likely far higher as many who fall ill do not go to the doctor to get tested.


http://www.france24.com/en/20130113-new-...-emergency

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Looked serious ! Will this flu affecting stock market like the SAR ?

US flu epidemic worsens, 29 children dead

A flu epidemic gripping the United States is more severe than usual, striking the elderly especially hard, health authorities said Friday as they also announced 29 child victims.

http://www.france24.com/en/20130118-us- ... ldren-dead

28,000+ cases and 29 died. SARs is far more deadly than this flu. SARs survivor rate is much lesser. Probably if 28,000 SARs cases, only < 14,000 can survive.