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Mexico struggles as flu spreads

Updated on 28 April 2009

By Sarah Smith

Almost 2,000 people are now thought to be having treatment for swine flu in Mexico.

(Reuters)

As the epicentre of the swine flu outbreak, Mexico is struggling to cope with the rapid spread of the disease, and the impact of public fear and panic over the deadly disease.

Although international health officials say there is no point in restricting travel, many countries have imposed their own ban on going to Mexico.

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