Los Angeles, April 29: The Swine flu has literally inundated the
United States of America. The worst part is that flu continues
to spread from one state to the other and experts opine that the
worst is yet to come. The number of flu cases has swelled,
prompting officials to announce a public health emergency. In
Mexico, from where the flu reportedly spread, more than 1,600
people are likely to be affected. According to the data compiled
by the Associated Press, the swine flu can be blamed for 152
deaths in Mexico alone. The flu has not proved fatal in
California as yet although 20 cases have been reported from the
state. Meanwhile, the flu was detected for the first time in
Canada on Tuesday. Rear Admiral Dr. Anne Schuchat, interim
deputy director for the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention's science and public health program, said of the
escalation in flu cases, “I do expect more cases and expect more
states to be affected.” He cautioned, “I think we need to be
prepared that even if it starts to look