Massachusetts confirms two cases of swine flu

Wed Apr 29, 2009 11:29am EDT
 
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BOSTON (Reuters) - Massachusetts authorities on Wednesday confirmed two cases of H1N1 swine flu, the first official reported cases of the virus in the New England region.

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health said two children had tested positive for the virus.

(Editing by Will Dunham)

 
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