MEXICO CITY, April 29 (Reuters) - Mexican President Felipe Calderon urged Mexicans on Wednesday to stay at home with their families during a partial shutdown of the economy from May 1-5 aimed at slowing the spread of a deadly swine flu. Calderon was making his first television address to the Mexican people since the flu crisis broke last week. Mexico will suspend non-essential work and services, including some government ministries and private businesses, for five days starting on Friday, May 1. (Reporting by Jason Lange and Catherine Bremer; Editing by Doina Chiacu)
A policewoman and workers wear protective masks at Mexico City's international airport April 29, 2009. The World Health Organization said on Wednesday the world is at the brink of a pandemic, ...
