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China Researchers Discover New Swine Flu With 'Pandemic Potential'

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China Researchers Discover New Swine Flu With 'Pandemic Potential'

China Researchers Discover New Swine Flu With 'Pandemic Potential'

Chinese researchers have discovered a new type of swine flu that can infect humans and has the potential to cause a future pandemic, according to a study released on Monday, though scientists have cautioned that the virus does not pose an immediate global health threat.

Katie Johnston reports.


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