• As we look at the data so far, we’re not seeing any sign that this is petering out. We’re still in the upswing of what we call the epidemic curve. We see ongoing transmission and we expect that to continue.
• Richard Besser • The acting director of the CDC, on the chances of swine flu … er, H1N1 … going away anytime soon. He notes that even if it seems like nothing on the individual level, its real danger lies in its scale – it could affect billions. He also notes that the number is still going up. • source

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