News Journal

Swine flu cases reported in Mexico, U.S. and Canada

Swine flu killed 149 people in Mexico and other cases of Swine flue are reported from U.S. and Canada. The stock market suffered a blow after the reports of sine flu came out. Oil fell below $49 a barrel and June delivery rate of crude is lowered to $48.78 a barrel in Singapore.

It is suspected the swine flu will restrict travel and trading will be effected. Airport authorities in various countries have set up precautions to disallow passengers with swine flu to enter their city.