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Published 11/03/2009 by EuroNews

Swine flu in Ukraine could spread to other countries

Extra vigilance is being taken at the Polish-Ukrainian border following the rapid spread of swine flu in Ukraine. Poland has urged the EU to swiftly send antiviral drugs to its neighbour.

With epidemic levels being reported in the western part of Ukraine, the virus threatens to...

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More than half of Ukraine to catch swine flu? [Russia Today - YouTube - 11/08/2009]
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