Rising death count from Swine Flu Outbreak in Mexico

The number of deaths have risen in Mexico.  Health Minister Jose Angel Cordova said about 400 people were in hospital out of a total of about 1600 suspected cases.  “The most recent reports we have are of 1614 cases, with 103 deaths, and we still have around 400 patients in hospital,” he said.Some Mexicans are staying indoors or only ventured out wearing surgical masks.  The Government has put a stop to public events and has shut down museums and stadiums to try and contain the virus.