Federal officials urge employers to prepare for widespread swine flu outbreak

3 Cabinet secretaries in a joint news conference warn that high rates of absenteeism could result and urge cross-training for key jobs. They emphasize cleanliness and sending home ill workers. Federal officials urged businesses and other employers today to prepare for a widespread outbreak of swine flu this fall that could result in high rates of sustained absenteeism and leave crucial posts vacant.

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