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Doyle declares health emergency; two more swine flu cases suspected

Wisconsin reported two more probable cases of swine flu Thursday, as Gov. Jim Doyle declared a health emergency, the state lab ramped up testing and experts said the danger lies in the potential of the virus to kill more than regular flu does.

The new cases are in young adults from Ozaukee County and Sheboygan County, north of Milwaukee, said Dr. Seth Foldy, state health officer. Three probable cases were reported Wednesday â?? two in Milwaukee and one in Adams County.