Swine Flu Hits Mexico

People wearing protective masks pay respects to Our Lady of Guadalupe
Julio Cortez / AP / Houston Chronicle

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People wearing protective masks pay respects to Our Lady of Guadalupe as they pass Guadalupe's shrine at the Basilica de Guadalupe. Mexico's biggest Catholic church was shut down and masses canceled as a precaution to keep large crowds away. Many public buildings, including schools, have also been closed

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