Google tracking system suggests swine flu is spreading

Google has released an experimental version of Google Flu Trends to track the spread of the swine flu in Mexico. Google on Monday said flu activity remained low, as seen by its flu-tracking system, but the country-specific version published Wednesday shows a spike in flu activity. Google said its system detected increases in flu-related queries in Mexico City and several other Mexican states during the April 19-25 time period.

Read More