Ukraine imposes social distancing steps amid flu surge

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Ukraine Bans Big Crowds to Combat Swine Flu

MOSCOW — The Ukrainian government is taking some of the sternest measures in the

world against the spread of the swine flu virus, ordering schools nationwide to

close for three weeks, banning public gatherings and imposing restrictions on

travel...

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/01/world/europe/01ukraine.html

The epidemic has also stopped electoral campaigning as officials announced the

first death from the H1N1 virus...

http://www.euronews.net/2009/10/31/ukraine-goes-into-lockdown-after-swine-flu-sp\

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Ukraine imposes social distancing steps amid flu surge

Meanwhile, Polskie Radio, based in Warsaw, reported today that more than 2,000

people have been hospitalized and that 33 had died from an unknown virus in the

Ukraine. The report said Polish health officials are monitoring the outbreak...

http://www.cidrap.umn.edu/cidrap/content/influenza/swineflu/news/oct3009ukraine.\

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