U.S. declares public health emergency as swine flu spreads

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As outlined on this previously killed thread:

http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=580157

Not worthwhile news. The US declared public emergencies for everything, throughout the year. It's more like a preparation for a potential emergency than like a real "emergency declaration".

Nothing to see here. Move along.

I thought this news was important enough to break the submitting rules about non hacker related subjects

I'm pretty sure everyone's already heard enough. I only care if I'm forced to stay inside. Otherwise, it's business as usual.

If you think it's important enough to break the rules, chances are we'll hear about it elsewhere.

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