Number of swine flu suspects in NZ reaches 66

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The number of swine flu suspects in New Zealand has risen to 66, with 56 people in the process of being tested for Influenza A and 10 from Rangitoto College already confirmed positive.
The number of swine flu suspects in New Zealand has risen to 66, with 56 people in the process of being tested for Influenza A and 10 from Rangitoto College already confirmed positive.

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