Mexico swine flu restrictions lifted

Mexico City has lifted all restrictions which were imposed last month following the outbreak of the H1N1 Influenza across the country.



Mayor Marcelo Ebrard said no new infections have been reported for a week in the capital.



He also said there is no longer any need to wear masks in public places.



The city virtually ground to a halt at the height of the flu emergency, with schools, bars and cinemas closed.



Officials say Mexico\'s flu death toll rose by three to 78 yesterday.



The World Health Organization said that 41 countries have reported 11 thousand and 34 cases of the virus, including 85 deaths.