Swine Flu Outbreak

Secretary Napolitano briefed reporters and provided updates on U.S. government response to the outbreak of the swine flu. In her remarks and… read more

Secretary Napolitano briefed reporters and provided updates on U.S. government response to the outbreak of the swine flu. In her remarks and responses to questions she said that the department’s preparations were as rigorous as if the swine flu was at pandemic status, and included sending doses of anti-viral medication to government employees manning the Mexican border. She also said she had reached out to the governors of the states in which cases of swine flu have surfaced, and said these states and the border states would have priority in accessing the Tamiflu stockpile. Additionally she outlined several precautions and education efforts being taken at transportation hubs, but ruled out closing the boarder with Mexico or restricting air travel, but did stress the need for personal responsibility in preventing the spread of the disease. close

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Swine Flu Outbreak

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Program ID:
285515-1
Category:
News Conference
Format:
News Briefing
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Apr 27, 2009 | 4:23pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Apr 28, 2009 | 2:59am EDT | C-SPAN 1

Airing Details

  • Apr 27, 2009 | 4:23pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Apr 27, 2009 | 7:25pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Apr 27, 2009 | 9:23pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Apr 27, 2009 | 11:23pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Apr 28, 2009 | 2:59am EDT | C-SPAN 1
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