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World Health Organization raises swine flu alert level

New rating suggests pandemic imminent

By Nathan Seppa

- More than 2 years ago

The World Health Organization announced April 29 that is has raised the alert level for swine flu from Phase 4 to Phase 5, which suggests that a pandemic is imminent.

SWINE FLU IN NORTH AMERICA Shown are reported cases of swine flu as of April 29. Canadian numbers are from the Public Health Agency of Canada.