This flu apparently has a genetic mixture of avian, swine, and human codes which means it is now being called the Mexican Flu rather than the swine flu. This flu is known to have originated somewhere in Mexico and the Mexican government is taking it very seriously. Public meeting places have been closed, such as schools, museums and restaurants are allowed to only serve takeout food in Mexico City. The military is distributing breathing masks and maintaining order.
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