City of Philadelphia Declares Swine Flu Emergency
by KYW's John McDevitt
The City of Philadelphia has declared a public health emergency due to the H1N1 ("swine") flu, and is asking all but the sickest patients not to go to a hospital emergency room.
City officials call the emergency declaration "an administrative action," which they say will enable hospitals to meet the growing demand for services by utilizing alternative spaces and volunteers.
The declaration will also permit the transfer of patients between facilities and waive bed limits and length-of-stay requirements.
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