“Anatomy of a Pandemic” airs tonight on THIRTEEN; Swine Flu death toll reaches 10,000
Monday, December 14th, 2009
What is known about the H1N1 influenza outbreak? How is the government preparing for the next big threat? Join the PBS NewsHour’s Ray Suarez for an exploration of the science and policy of this year’s swine flu pandemic, from federal vaccination headquarters to big city hospital emergency rooms. “Anatomy of a Pandemic” airs Monday, December 14 at 9 p.m. on THIRTEEN.
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According to the New York Times, federal health officials estimate that almost 10,000 people have died of the H1N1 virus since April 2009. This figure is much higher than last month’s number by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which estimated that nearly 4,000 people have died.
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