Mexican soldiers wearing masks to protect against swine fever

Swine fever: first cases in Britain as WHO raises alert

News Tue 28 Apr 2009, AT 09:26

The virus cannot now be contained, warns the World Health Organisation, but a global pandemic is not yet inevitable

Health workers wearing surgical masks as a precaution against swine flu infection are seen at the airport in Mexico City

Swine fever spreads to New York and Canada

News Mon 27 Apr 2009, AT 09:25

Britain and other countries try to contain a potential pandemic as suspected outbreaks are reported across the globe

Mexico City Cathedral

The baroque architecture of Mexico City

News Wed 22 Apr 2009, AT 01:00

A tour of the city’s spectacular church buildings and is a great introduction to the capital