24 new suspected cases reported in Mexico

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Source: CCTV.com | 04-26-2009 09:31

24 new suspected cases of swine flu were reported on Saturday in Mexico's capital city.

Mexico's health authorities say the deadly A/H1N1 virus has killed at least 20 people. 48 other deaths were probably due to the same strain.

Mexican soldiers carry packages of masks to be distributed in Mexico City April 25, 2009.REUTERS/Jorge Dan

Mexico City has suspended schools and all public events to curb the outbreak in the metropolis of 20 million. Soldiers and health workers handed out masks to the public, and hospitals dealt with crowds of people seeking help.

Officials assured the public that authorities have effective medicine. The government issued a decree, invoking special powers to let the Health Department isolate patients and inspect homes, travelers and baggage.

The outbreak has also reached Texas, California and Kansas in the US, leaving ten infected. US officials say they expected more cases.

Editor:Zhang Pengfei