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UK Predicts 100,000 New Swine Flu Cases Every Day

Government instructs doctors to stop testing for H1N1

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(Newser) – Incidences of swine flu have spiked rapidly across Britain, and the country's health secretary predicted yesterday that the UK could see 100,000 new cases every day by August, the Guardian reports. Doctors are being instructed to concentrate on treatment instead of containment. "We have always known it would be impossible to contain the virus indefinitely," the minister said.

Andy Burnham, the British health secretary, holds a folder labeled 'Swine Flu Briefing' at 10 Downing Street in London.
Andy Burnham, the British health secretary, holds a folder labeled 'Swine Flu Briefing' at 10 Downing Street in London.   (AP Photo/Sang Tan)
People wear masks as they stand outside the Houses of Parliament in London, Monday, May 11, 2009.
People wear masks as they stand outside the Houses of Parliament in London, Monday, May 11, 2009.   (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
A scientist handles viral samples at the West of Scotland Specialist Virology Centre at the Gartnavel General Hospital, Glasgow, Scotland.
A scientist handles viral samples at the West of Scotland Specialist Virology Centre at the Gartnavel General Hospital, Glasgow, Scotland.   (AP Photo/ Andrew Milligan/PA)
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BoltonLad
Jul 4, 09 6:50 PM CDT
A simple message of the Christian faith for all those who feel like turning to God in prayer at this time of uncertainty............ The above news will be quite frightening to many people, however: We are reminded yet again of mankind's limitations and the reality of our human frailty, of many people's 'arrogance' and belief in self, perhaps placing their trust in, man's limited knowledge, material possessions, money, science etc and the many false prophets and idols of this world and this age. Which I believe will be shown for their emptiness and false hope over the coming weeks and months. It is time for people to humble themselves and repent and turn to the Lord Jesus in prayer...Remembering God's promise 'To Fear not, for the Lord your God is with you'. All those who have built their lives on the rock of Jesus will still be standing when the storm has abated. Jesus is the way, the truth and the life, and no man/ woman will come to the Father except through Him. Jesus is the door to eternal life. Knock and the door will be opened, seek and you will find, ask and you will be answered. Even those who die in this life have the complete assurance of eternal life. Nothing will separate us from the love of God; not even death. Give your life to the living Lord Jesus today and be saved. His salvation which brings peace, hope, joy, calmness, inner strength, unconditional love and blessed assurance, is there for everyone who turns to Him. He paid the price on the cross for our salvation and it is by His GRACE we are saved, we can share in His resurrection life and be born again, by the power and love of His Holy Spirit. Amen Reply
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