Q & A: Facts and Fiction About Swine Flu, H1N1 Virus
written by Newswire (MCT Campus) • April 29, 2009 •
Here are some questions and answers about the science of swine flu, the H1N1 virus that’s sweeping the world: Q: What exactly is a virus? A: It’s a tiny packet of only eight genes wrapped in a cloak of proteins, much smaller than a bacterium. Unlike... [Read more]
Health Emergency Declared in Swine Flu Outbreak
written by Newswire (MCT Campus) • April 27, 2009 •
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Warning the worst is yet to come, U.S. officials Sunday declared the rapid spread of swine flu to be a public health emergency, and freed up 12.5 million doses of antiviral medication to help fight the disease, which has now infected 20... [Read more]
About Swine Flu and What You Should Do
written by Newswire (MCT Campus) • April 27, 2009 •
HEALTH & SCIENCE: News About Swine Flu: A respiratory disease of pigs, swine influenza infections occur most commonly among humans who are in close proximity to pigs. However, the disease also can spread from person to person. Highly contagious, swine flu... [Read more]
VIDEO: ‘Remember this Day…’ Forever
written by LLS • January 20, 2009 •
Principal Mrs. Simril addresses the student body during morning assembly on Inauguration Day, giving a few inspirational words after announcing the schedule of events for the day. from Staff Reports News Team / THE LION LEDGER Read More →
Preview of Inauguration Day: 1.20.09
written by LLS • January 6, 2009 •
NATIONAL NEWS: Feature The inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama is just days away and if you wanted to know what it’s going to kind of look like and what the mini details are, here’s a great graphic that teaches you a little bit about the special... [Read more]
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