WHO says swine flu unstoppable
Published:Friday | July 3, 2009 | 1:10 PM
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has described the spread of the H1N1 virus worldwide as unstoppable.
Latest figures from the WHO show that since the virus emerged more than two months ago it has entered more than 100 countries, infected more than 70,000 people and killed more than 300 worldwide.
Authorities across South America are becoming increasingly concerned as the peak flu season approaches.
Schools across Argentina have reportedly sent students home and pregnant women have been told they can take two weeks off work to avoid contracting the virus.
Its hoped that a summit now on in Mexico to discuss the H1N1 virus will address many of the issues that might help to slow the spread.