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CDC: Swine flu less widespread, down to 32 states

Swine flu infections seem to be dropping, but the number of  children who died with the illness rose by about 30, according to a government report released Monday.

Widespread infections of swine flu were reported in 32 states asof Nov. 21, down from 43 states the week before, U.S. Centers forDisease Control and Prevention officials said.

The CDC also said there were 27 new lab-confirmed...

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