Obama says government preparing for swine flu outbreak, all should consider getting vaccineSeptember 1st, 2009 Obama says Americans should get swine flu vaccineWASHINGTON — With a potentially deadly swine flu outbreak looming, President Barack Obama is urging Americans to take steps to prevent infection. Obama was briefed Tuesday on the nation's preparedness for swine flu by senior officials, including Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Homeland Security Janet Napolitano.
White House plans summit to talk about swine flu preparednessJuly 2nd, 2009 White House announces swine flu summitWASHINGTON — The White House is planning a summit to talk about preparations for swine flu. The White House on Thursday announced details for a July 9 meeting at the National Institutes of Health.
CDC officials say swine flu pandemic declaration no cause for alarmJune 11th, 2009 CDC: Swine flu pandemic level won't change effortsATLANTA — U.S. health officials say they won't need to change their response now that swine flu has been declared a pandemic.
White House asks Congress for $1.5 billion to fight swine flu outbreakApril 28th, 2009 White House asks lawmakers for $1.5b for fluWASHINGTON — The White House is asking Congress for $1.5 billion to fight a swine flu outbreak. President Barack Obama sent a letter to lawmakers on Tuesday, asking them for a supplemental spending plan to build drug stockpiles and monitor future cases.
Homeland Security boss warns US flu deaths are likely; virus might subside, then returnApril 28th, 2009 Official: Some in US deaths likely from fluWASHINGTON — Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano is warning that more severe illnesses and some deaths are likely in the United States from the current swine flu outbreak. At a daily briefing on the government's response to the outbreak, Napolitano also said the virus could subside this summer and return in the fall when the normal flu season begins.
Senate prepares to confirm health and human services secretary as swine flu spreadsApril 28th, 2009 Senate set to confirm Sebelius as health secretaryWASHINGTON — The Senate was set to approve President Barack Obama's nominee for health and human services secretary Tuesday, giving the agency a leader in the midst of the swine flu outbreak. Morning debate and an afternoon vote were scheduled to confirm Kathleen Sebelius, the two-term Democratic governor of Kansas.
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.
As swine flu spreads, Senate prepares to confirm HHS secretaryApril 28th, 2009 Senate set to confirm health secretaryWASHINGTON — The Senate was set to approve President Barack Obama's nominee for health and human services secretary Tuesday, giving the agency a leader in the midst of the swine flu outbreak. Morning debate and an afternoon vote were scheduled to confirm Kathleen Sebelius, the two-term Democratic governor of Kansas.
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.
House, Senate panels schedule emergency hearings on swine flu this weekApril 27th, 2009 Congress to probe swine flu outbreakWASHINGTON — Congress plans to hold emergency hearings this week on swine flu. Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, the chairman of an appropriations subcommittee dealing with health issues, called for a hearing Tuesday afternoon to explore the public health response to the outbreak.
Swine flu outbreak a 'concern' not alarm: ObamaApril 27th, 2009 WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama said he was closely watching an outbreak of swine flu in the US, where 20 cases have so far been identified, but urged people to remain calm. 'This is obviously a cause for concern and requires a heightened state of alert, but it's not a cause for alarm,' Obama said in a speech at the National Academy of Sciences in Washington.
House panel schedules emergency swine flu hearing this week, out of concern about an outbreakApril 27th, 2009 House panel to probe swine flu outbreakWASHINGTON — A House committee will hold an emergency hearing this week on increasing cases of swine flu in the United States and other countries. Health subcommittee Chairman Frank Pallone Jr., said Monday that his session will address the public's concern over a potential outbreak and make sure that government agencies are coordinating to protect people as efficiently as possible.
World Bank gives Mexico more than $200 million in loans to help with swine flu outbreakApril 26th, 2009 World Bank gives aid to Mexico for swine fluWASHINGTON — The World Bank said Sunday that it is providing Mexico with more than $200 million in loans to help it deal with an outbreak of a new strain of swine flu. Mexican health officials say swine flu has killed up to 86 people and probably sickened about 1,400 in the country since April 13.
Mexico City mayor cancels all public events for 10 days to try to contain swine flu outbreakApril 25th, 2009 Mexico City cancels all public events for 10 daysMEXICO CITY — Mexico City is suspending all public events for 10 days as officials try to contain an outbreak of a deadly new swine flu. Mayor Marcelo Ebrard says the city has enough medicine to treat those infected, but the city's focus is on containing the spread of the strain.
Obama health fine after trip to Mexico, which is struggling with swine flu outbreakApril 25th, 2009 Obama health fine after trip to MexicoWASHINGTON — The White House says President Barack Obama's health is fine a little more than a week after he traveled to Mexico, where an outbreak of swine flu has killed at least 68 people and sickened more than 1,000. White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said Saturday that "the Presidents trip to Mexico has not put his health in any danger."
The top international health official says the new swine flu strain that has hit Mexico has "pandemic potential." Obama was in Mexico last week to meet with top government officials and talk about the growing problem with drug smuggling and border violence.
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