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| Swine flu 'in decline' in Mexico | Swine flu 'in decline' in Mexico |
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| An outbreak of swine flu that has its epicentre in Mexico has peaked, the Mexican health minister has said. | An outbreak of swine flu that has its epicentre in Mexico has peaked, the Mexican health minister has said. |
| Jose Angel Cordova said the virus, blamed for at least 19 deaths in Mexico, appeared to have peaked between 23-28 April. | Jose Angel Cordova said the virus, blamed for at least 19 deaths in Mexico, appeared to have peaked between 23-28 April. |
| "The evolution of the epidemic is now in its declining phase," Mr Cordova told a news conference. | "The evolution of the epidemic is now in its declining phase," Mr Cordova told a news conference. |
| World Health Organization officials said authorities should remain vigilant as the virus could return. | World Health Organization officials said authorities should remain vigilant as the virus could return. |
| Asked about Mr Cordova's comments, WHO official Gregory Hartl said the current "round of activity" could have peaked. | |
| But he added: "We cannot lower our guard. There is a high possibility that this virus will come back." | But he added: "We cannot lower our guard. There is a high possibility that this virus will come back." |
| WHO food safety scientist Peter Ben Embarek said increased surveillance was necessary after the virus was found to have infected pigs in Canada. | |
| But there was no recommendation to cull animals, and pork remained safe to eat, he said. | |
| "From a consumer point of view there is no risk from consuming cooked pork products," he said. |