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NEW YORK, June 3 (UPI) — The most common risk factor in New York City for those hospitalized for H1N1 flu has been asthma, health department officials said. (Source: Health News – UPI.com)

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Winnipeg paramedics who transported northern Manitoba patients suspected of having swine flu might have been contracted the H1N1 influenza A virus that causes the illness. (Source: CBC | Health)

A FOURTH swine flu victim has been admitted to intensive care in Scotland, it was announced today. (Source: Scotsman.com News – Health)

Health authorities say two more New Yorkers have been killed by swine flu. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)

As of 11 AM, June 3, CDC is reporting 11,054 confirmed and probable cases and 17 deaths in 52 states and territories (including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico). (Source: CDC Swine Flu Updates)

The number of swine flu cases worldwide has reached 19, 273 in 66 countries, the World Health Organization said Wednesday. (Source: CBC | Health)

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A further 18 people in England are diagnosed with the virus, bringing the total number of UK cases to 381. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)

18 further patients under investigation in England have today been confirmed with swine flu. Together with the 23 cases in Scotland announced yesterday (Tuesday June 02 2009) by the Scottish Executive and one in Northern Ireland announced by the Northern Ireland Executive this brings the current total number of confirmed UK cases to 381. (Source: Health Protection Agency)

Scientists around the world are accelerating their efforts to develop a vaccine against the H1N1 influenza virus (Swine flu) as rapidly as possible, reports Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News (GEN). (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)