Paterson Declares Swine Flu-
Related State of Emergency

New York Governor David Paterson has declared a state of emergency because of the rise in swine flu cases.

The executive order means that more health care workers, including dentists, will be permitted to administer vaccines with only brief training. The order is needed to suspend provisions of state law.

State officials also say the federal government is allowing them to order twice as many doses of the vaccine than they ordered a week ago.

At least 75 deaths in the state have been attributed to the swine flu.

http://www.ny.gov/governor/press/press_1029094.html

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