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WHO chief says H1N1 flu pandemic is over

GENEVA, Aug 10 (Reuters) - The H1N1 pandemic is over and the global outbreak turned out to be much less severe than was feared just over a year ago, the head of the World Health Organisation said on Tuesday.

"We are now moving into the post-pandemic period. The new H1N1 virus has largely run its course," WHO Director-General Margaret Chan said.

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