hawaii - the nation ' s governments hurried to avoid both a pandemic and global hysteria friday as more possible swine flu cases surfaced from canada to and france and the united states declared a public health emergency . " it ' s not a time to panic , " the white house added . mexico , the outbreak ' s epicenter with up to 103 suspected deaths , delayed some church facilities and public markets and businesses . few people ventured onto the streets , and some wearing face makeup . canada became the only country to confirm case , in four people , including some students , — like some new haven county dawn - breakers — got highly sick in france . states inside asia promised to quarantine feverish travelers departing from war - affected areas .
As many as 103 people in Mexico have died of swine flu.