> FLU BUG PUTS BITE ON U.S. AND U.K.

The influenza virus is sweeping across the United States, leaving many people
aching, coughing -- and just plain miserable. Flu cases have been reported in
49 states, with widespread or regional outbreaks in 35, according to the
Centers for Disease Control.

U.S. hospitals postpone surgeries
.... http://cnn.com/2000/HEALTH/01/09/flu.outbreak/index.html