2 SD Health Officials to Discuss Swine Flu

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By Associated Press

Story Created: Apr 27, 2009 at 8:34 AM CST

Story Updated: Apr 27, 2009 at 3:26 PM CST

Two top South Dakota health officials plan to hold a news conference Monday morning to release information on the swine flu outbreak.

But a news release from the governor's office does not indicate why the meeting was scheduled with Health Secretary Doneen Hollingsworth and state Epidemiologist Lon Kightlinger.

The news conference starts at 10:30 a.m. Central time in the governor's large conference room.

The United States launched border screenings for swine flu exposure Monday and a top federal health official said people should brace for more severe cases, "and possibly deaths."

The U.S. declared a national health emergency Sunday because of a rising number of cases.

Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.

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