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Millions of Mexican children have returned to classrooms following the re-opening of schools as swine flu restrictions continue to ease.Millions of Mexican children have returned to classrooms following the re-opening of schools as swine flu restrictions continue to ease.
Six out of 31 states have re-opened schools closed since late April. Many children were wearing masks as they entered disinfected school buildings. Most states have re-opened schools closed since late April. Many children were wearing masks as they entered disinfected school buildings.
The Mexican government says it believes the spread of the virus has peaked, and the number of deaths now stands at 56.The Mexican government says it believes the spread of the virus has peaked, and the number of deaths now stands at 56.
Worldwide, there have been 4,700 confirmed cases of swine flu.Worldwide, there have been 4,700 confirmed cases of swine flu.
In Mexico, teachers and parents have spent days scrubbing classrooms with disinfectant.In Mexico, teachers and parents have spent days scrubbing classrooms with disinfectant.
Many children wore masks in their disinfected classroomsMany children wore masks in their disinfected classrooms
The government distributed millions of bottles of sanitising hand gel to schools at the weekend.The government distributed millions of bottles of sanitising hand gel to schools at the weekend.
For the children, the unexpected two-week holiday was not as enjoyable as it could have been, says the BBC's Stephen Gibbs in Mexico City.For the children, the unexpected two-week holiday was not as enjoyable as it could have been, says the BBC's Stephen Gibbs in Mexico City.
Most spent the entire time indoors - observing the official advice to avoid catching the virus.Most spent the entire time indoors - observing the official advice to avoid catching the virus.
In six states, schools will remain closed for a further week as new cases of swine flu are investigated. In several states, schools will remain closed for a further week as new cases of swine flu are investigated.
Meanwhile, Cuba has confirmed its first case of swine flu, in a Mexican student currently in the country.Meanwhile, Cuba has confirmed its first case of swine flu, in a Mexican student currently in the country.