Swine Flu Update

Dr. Richard Besser, acting director of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), addressed reporters and responded to questions on t… read more

Dr. Richard Besser, acting director of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), addressed reporters and responded to questions on the investigation of swine flu cases. He said that the disease in the United States appeared less severe than the outbreak in Mexico, where more than 1,600 cases have been reported and where the suspected death toll has climbed to 149. He also said the CDC was cautioning against non-essential travel to Mexico and talked about preparations to distribute anti-viral medications if necessary.

Many of the questions for Mr. Besser were posed by telephone. close

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Swine Flu Update

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Program ID:
285514-1
Category:
News Conference
Format:
News Conference
Location:
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
First Aired:
Apr 27, 2009 | 1:06pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Apr 28, 2009 | 2:16am EDT | C-SPAN 1

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  • Apr 27, 2009 | 1:06pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Apr 27, 2009 | 4:41pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Apr 27, 2009 | 7:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Apr 27, 2009 | 8:40pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Apr 27, 2009 | 10:40pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Apr 28, 2009 | 2:16am EDT | C-SPAN 1
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