The Mexican government begins a five day shutdown, Friday 1 may, of some industries and businesses in an effort to control the spread of swine flu. The shutdown concerns: non-essential government services, restaurants, cinemas, schools, and certain factories. Mexico’s already-struggling economy will undoubtedly be hurt by the shutdown, but the spread of the virus is slowing, according to Mexican officials. BBC
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Tags: economic shut-down, Mexico, porcine flu, struggling economy, swine flu
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