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Swine Flu Pandemic Alert Raised To 5 The World Health Organization raised its pandemic alert to 5, its second-highest level Wednesday, indicating the outbreak of swine flu that originated in Mexico is nearing widespread human infection. [CNN]

Swine Flu Pandemic Alert Raised To 5 The World Health Organization raised its pandemic alert to 5, its second-highest level Wednesday, indicating the outbreak of swine flu that originated in Mexico is nearing widespread human infection. [CNN]

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