Afghanistan goes on H1N1 alert after first fatality in country, all schools ordered closed by gov’t.
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Swine flu alert in Afghanistan
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Young Afghans hand out face masks as they walk in the main market in Kabul, Afghanistan. (Getty Images)

A woman tries to cover her mouth while walking in the main market in Kabul, Afghanistan. (Getty Images)

Young Afghans wear face masks as they go about their business in Kabul, Afghanistan. (Getty Images)

An Afghan officer wears a face mask while walking in the main market in Kabul, Afghanistan. (Getty Images)

An Afghan boy wears a face mask in Kabul, Afghanistan. The Afghan government has ordered the closure of all educational institutions for a period of three weeks due to the sudden rise of H1N1 flu cases. (Getty Images)