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Blaming undocumented immigrants for spread of swine flu is nothing but hogwash

May 4, 2009, 9:23 AM 7

LatinaLista — Since news of the continuing spread of the H1N1 influenza virus, the blame game has run rampant among those targeting undocumented Mexican immigrants as spreading the virus. Yet, the evidence proves otherwise. It’s hard to believe that…

Environment, General, Global Views, Health

Latina Lista correspondent finds Mexican stores running low on surgical masks

May 1, 2009, 4:12 PM 1

By Mariana Llamas-Cendon LatinaLista MEXICO CITY — Surgical masks and respirators have become a popular shield against the swine flu or H1N1 virus pandemic but they are not almighty. According to a story published on Esmas.com, the news website…