U.S. confirmed swine flu total rises to 64-CDC
WASHINGTON, April 28 (Reuters) - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control said on Tuesday it had confirmed a total of 64 human cases of swine flu across the country.
The CDC's web site said the new total included 10 cases in California, 2 in Kansas, 45 in New York, one in Ohio and 6 in Texas. It did not include an additional case reported by Indiana state authorities.
The CDC was due to hold a news briefing at 2:30 p.m. EDT/1830 GMT. The new strain of swine flu has killed up to 149 people in Mexico, but cases seen elsewhere have been mild.
(Editing by Patricia Zengerle)
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