Mexico City launches program to provide medical insurance for touristsJuly 29th, 2009 Mexico City gives medical insurance to touristsMEXICO CITY — The Mexico City government has launched a program to provide medical insurance to cover tourists who face health problems while visiting the capital. Mayor Marcelo Ebrard says the program was proposed during the April swine flu outbreak that battered the tourism industry in the city, which is visited by about 7 million tourists each year.
Ben Stiller wants a job with the Mexican government or at least Mexico's forgivenessJune 10th, 2009 Ben Stiller wants job with Mexican governmentMEXICO CITY — Ben Stiller wants a job with the Mexican government. At least that's what he is telling reporters here who grilled him about a May news conference in Washington, D.C., in which he allegedly cleansed his hands with anti-bacterial gel after shaking hands with Mexican reporters.
Mexican citizens quarantined in China despite having no symptoms of swine flu come homeMay 6th, 2009 Mexican citizens quarantined in China arrive homeMEXICO CITY — A government-chartered jet has landed in Mexico carrying dozens of citizens who were quarantined in China despite having no symptoms of swine flu. First lady Margarita Zavala and officials from the Foreign Relations Department waited to greet the passengers as they deplaned at Mexico City's international airport just before dawn Wednesday.
US Embassy says 4 citizens are now or have been quarantined in China due to swine flu fearsMay 5th, 2009 US says 4 citizens quarantined in China; 2 remainBEIJING — The American Embassy in Beijing says four U.S. citizens are now or have been quarantined in China due to swine flu fears.
Swine flu outbreak easing in Mexico, says ministerMay 4th, 2009 MEXICO CITY - The Mexican government has said the swine flu outbreak has peaked in the country and is now in decline, with a confirmed human death toll of 22. Health Minister Jose Angel Cordova told reporters Sunday: 'The evolution of the epidemic is now in a phase of decline.'
According to the latest data, 22 people have died of swine flu and 578 people have been infected with the virus.
Mexican health secretary: Swine flu epidemic on the declineMay 3rd, 2009 Mexico: Swine flu epidemic on declineMEXICO CITY — Mexico's health secretary said Sunday the swine flu epidemic in his country apparently is waning, but he stressed that the government, medical community and citizens must remain vigilant. Jose Angel Cordova told a news conference that Mexico's swine flu death toll remained at 19.
Michael Jackson delays Britain trip amid swine fluMay 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Pop star Michael Jackson has reportedly scrapped a house-hunting trip to Britain in the wake of the swine flu outbreak. The 'Thriller' hit maker was set to visit Britain later this month to find a place to stay as he takes up residency at London's O2 arena from July for a string of comeback shows.
Beach blues: Acapulco residents stone tourist cars, Cancun pleads for visitors amid swine fluMay 1st, 2009 Swine flu reshapes Mexican tourismACAPULCO, Mexico — Acapulco's mayor is telling tourists from Mexico City to go home, and residents are stoning their cars. Cancun's hotels are pleading for visitors to fill their empty rooms.
Criminals may exploit swine flu fears, Interpol warnsApril 30th, 2009 PARIS - The international police organization Interpol warned Thursday that criminals may use fears over the swine flu outbreak to sell fake medicines via the internet. 'It has been seen time and time again that following a global threat or natural disaster, criminals exploit the situation for their own financial gain and in this situation they are searching to take advantage of people's fears about their health,' Interpol's Executive Director of Police Services, Jean-Michel Louboutin, said in Lyon.
Three cases of swine flu in GermanyApril 29th, 2009 BERLIN - Three people have been infected with swine flu in Germany, laboratory tests showed Wednesday. The two women and a man had recently returned from Mexico, where the outbreak is believed to have started.
Mexican federation bans fans from 176 pro games this weekend _ down to 3rd divisionApril 29th, 2009 Swine flu causes Mexico fan ban at soccer matchesMEXICO CITY — The Mexican Football Federation says all pro soccer games in Mexico this weekend will be played without fans in an effort to slow the spread of swine flu. The ban announced Wednesday covers 176 matches in all divisions, including nine top division matches to 115 matches in the third division.
Business chamber: Swine flu shutdown costing Mexico City nearly $57 million a dayApril 28th, 2009 Mexico City swine flu losses at $57 million a dayMEXICO CITY — A leading business group estimates that canceled events and closure of movie theaters, night clubs, museums and other establishments to prevent the spread of swine flu is costing Mexico City at least 777 million pesos ($57 million) a day. Arturo Mendicuti, president of the city's Chamber of Trade, Services and Tourism, says the figure represents a 36-percent drop in revenue generated by tourism and services in the Mexican capital.
Caterpillar restricts employee travel to Mexico because of swine fluApril 28th, 2009 Swine flu has Caterpillar restrict Mexican travelPEORIA, Ill. — Heavy equipment maker Caterpillar Inc.
Six Flags closes Mexico City park's indoor facilities at recommendation of health officialsApril 27th, 2009 Six Flags closes indoor park facilities in MexicoNEW YORK — Six Flags Inc. confirmed Monday that it shut down indoor facilities — including restaurants and show venues — at its Mexico City theme park over the weekend at the recommendation of Mexican health officials working to contain the spread of swine flu.
9 men found shot to death in and around Mexican resort of AcapulcoApril 25th, 2009 9 found dead in and around Mexican resortACAPULCO, Mexico — The bullet-riddled bodies of nine men were found Friday in and around the Mexican resort of Acapulco. Guerrero state police said in a statement that the bodies of five men were found in a sport utility vehicle parked near a highway connecting Acapulco and Zihuatenejo.
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