Reserve soldiers wearing face masks to guard against the H1N1 flu virus take part in a reserve forces training at a military training field in Seoul November 4, 2009. South Korea on Tuesday raised its flu alert status to the highest "red" level to prepare for a possible national emergency caused by the rapid spread of Influenza A, Yonhap News Agency reported. Reuters Pictures 1 month ago

Reserve soldiers wearing face masks to guard against the H1N1 flu virus take part in a reserve forces training at a military training field in Seoul November 4, 2009. South Korea on Tuesday raised its flu alert status to the highest "red" level to prepare for a possible national emergency caused by the rapid spread of Influenza A, Yonhap News Agency reported.

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