Reuters

…”As infections accelerated across the northern half of the world, Saudi authorities approved a vaccine ahead of the annual haj pilgrimage and U.S. members of Congress proposed legislation to force employers to pay or sick leave. (Emphasis added)

“The pandemic H1N1 virus has infected millions globally, with more than 5,000 documented deaths and likely far more.

“A study published on Tuesday added to the growing body of knowledge about the virus, confirming that while it rarely infects people over 65, once it does it is as deadly to them as seasonal flu is.” (Emphasis added)

Source: Reuters, November 3, 2009