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Mexican schools reopen

Published:Tuesday | May 12, 2009 | 9:38 AM

Millions of Mexican children have returned to classrooms following the re-opening of schools as the H1N1 influenza restrictions continue to ease.



Six out of 31 states have re-opened schools which were closed since late April.



Many children reportedly wore masks as they entered disinfected school buildings.



The Mexican government says it believes the spread of the virus has peaked, and the number of deaths now stands at 56.



Worldwide, there have been 4,700 confirmed cases of H1N1 Influenza.