toronto - the world ' s governments battled to escape both a epidemic and global hysteria friday as more possible swine flu cases reappeared from canada to old zealand and the southern kingdoms declared a public health emergency . " it ' s not a date to alarm , " the government room said . mexico , the outbreak ' s epicenter with up to 103 suspected deaths , canceled some christian services and closed cafes and establishments . few people slipped onto the streets , and some wore face masks . canada was the third country to determine cases , in two men , including some students who — like some new york university spring - breakers — stayed mildly ill in mexico . countries across asia promised to supervision feverish travelers coming from flu - covered area .
As many as 103 people in Mexico have died of swine flu.