Wednesday, January 30, 2013

News Stories

http://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/news/20130125/flu-wanes-deaths-epidemic
This article talks about the flu death toll rising over 1% in one week. A lot of children are dying from this harsh strain of flu. However, the number of flu cases is declining.

http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/food-poisoning/news/20130124/new-strain-norovirus
This article is about a new strain of a stomach bug. It is highly contagious and can make someone very sick. The outbreak started in Australia and has quickly spread around the world.

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/29/us/boy-scouts-consider-lifting-ban-on-gay-leaders.html?pagewanted=1&_r=0&ref=homosexuality
This is about the Boy Scouts of America considering to let gay scouts and leader participate in boy scouts. Most of the older scout leaders are opposing this consideration, but lifing the ban on gay scouts and leader will open the door to many opportunities for gays.

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