ONE NEWS. 27/04/2009

News, sport and weather.
Main stories:

Fears of swine flu pandemic grow, students await results of tests. Public buying up masks and Tamiflu. PM calls response appropriate to the level of risk. Health workers say they have prepared plans of action, no need to panic.

Flights from N.America now being screened by MoH, as some earlier passengers are quarantined.

Affected schools aim to err on the side of caution, but continue as normal despite positive initial tests.

Mexico gives sweeping powers to health workers to contain spread of flu. US-Mexico border starts basic screening. NY City urges caution after 8 students test positive, and other countries gear up for possible outbreaks. Australian health officials hold crisis meetings, airline passengers to be screened.

Warnings of civil unrest in Fiji. Some fear open criticism, belief that President has committed treason, PM is power-hungry.

Mexico City authorities close schools and businesses, cancel church services for 10 days.